Merit Blog
Merit Students and Ballet Chicago: A Dynamic Collaboration
Young musicians generally develop their talents and hone their skills individually or in ensembles, preparing for performances in auditoriums and concert halls designed for hearing music. But what happens when
How 10-Week Beginner Classes Support New Musicians
Sometimes a lifelong passion starts quietly: a child strums a chord for the first time, draws a bow across a string, or plays their first scale on the piano. In
Alum Will Miller Plays On
As we eagerly await Play On, our 7th annual benefit concert hosted by Merit’s Associate Board, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Will Miller, trumpeter, producer, and the
Inside Jugamos Juntos, Merit’s Spanish Bilingual Early Childhood Class
In the midst of all the exciting cultural and educational opportunities that accompany Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re taking a moment to appreciate Merit’s Early Childhood and General Music Program Director,
Student Spotlight: Meve H.
https://youtube.com/shorts/JvUrcOB3anM Meet Meve! This 10-year-old has a passion for music that can’t be contained to just one instrument. She studies both cello and violin at Merit – South Shore, and
September 2025: Welcome from the Dean
https://youtube.com/shorts/J0XYw5r-aNw Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year at Merit School of Music! From Near North to South Shore and beyond, Merit students are making music all throughout the city of
