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Join us at the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center in the West Loop for a Merit - Near North Recital in Gottlieb Hall.
The fourteenth annual A.N. and Pearl G. Barnett Chamber Music Competition will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2025, in Anne & Howard Gottlieb Hall at Merit School of Music in Chicago. The competition is open to musicians aged 18 and under with two divisions: Strings and Piano Winds, Brass, and Percussion Contestants will be competing […]
Join us for our Spring Concerts featuring the students of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, 4/10-4/11. Friday 4/10 7pm - Band Concert Saturday 4/11 9am - Instrumental Ensembles Concert 11am - Voice Concert 12:45pm - Joseph B. Glossberg Jazz Program Concert 3pm - Orchestra Concert 5:30pm - Piano Concert
Join us as we celebrate the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory graduating class of 2026.
Group class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
Group class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
Group class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
Group class concerts are held during each group's specific class time in their classroom unless otherwise specified.
We hope you join us at Gala 2026 as we gather together as a Merit community, experience amazing student performances, and honor our special guests, Caroline and Charlie Huebner. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
Stringtacular is a vibrant collaboration of young string players representing Merit’s music programs at: Orozco Elementary School Brighton Park’s Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy Merit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings program Experience the joy and energy of more than 300 first-grade through high school students, all performing together on one stage.
Celebrate music, creativity, and community at Merit School of Music’s South Shore branch! Join us for a free, family‑friendly concert featuring our violin and cello students as they showcase everything they’ve learned throughout the year. Whether you’re cheering on a performer or simply curious about what Merit South Shore has to offer, this is the […]
Join us for Merit Summer Bash! ☀️Hosted by our Associate Board, Merit Summer Bash will be an evening to dance, drink, and listen to live music all to benefit equitable access to music education. Each ticket includes entry, food, and two drink tickets. We hope to see you there! 🍻 .btn-styled-90970 { background: #ea580c !important; […]
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