At Merit School of Music, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of live music. In 2023, we launched our sensory-friendly concert series to create a
Building Belonging Through Music: Merit’s Trick or Tunes Sensory-Friendly Concert Read More »
As we count down to Play On 2026, our 8th annual benefit concert hosted by Merit’s Associate Board, we had the pleasure of sitting down with acclaimed trumpeter, composer and
From playing a duet with Lizzo to performing at the new Barack Obama Presidential Center to taking the stage at Lollapalooza, this summer will be one to remember for 17-year-old
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Jemima Adeyinka found Merit as a young child. As an adult, she enthusiastically returned—this time to hold the door open for the next generation. Jemima Adeyinka was an enthusiastic and
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“Merit isn’t just where we learned music—it’s where we found our people, our community, our home. And no matter where life takes us, that connection remains.” When Clarisssa Bevilacqua was just six years old, her
From Saturdays at Merit to the World Stage: Clarissa’s Journey Read More »
The second movement in the symphony of life is just beginning for Merit School of Music’s Conservatory Class of 2024. On Sunday, April 21, 59 talented graduates received their diplomas
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