Stories

From a precocious third-grader tickling the ivories at Merit to preparing for graduation from The Juilliard School, Joshua Mhoon’s (’21) journey as a pianist has been nothing short of extraordinary. […]

Some things are simply better in twos—like peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese, or a perfectly paired set of socks. The same holds true for musical instruments! Adding a

As the calendar turns to the new year, many of us take a moment to reflect on the past and set our sights on what’s next. This time of year

FBeautiful music poured from the Anne and Howard Gottlieb Hall as the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory held its annual Winter Concerts last weekend. With over nine hours of concerts performed

We had the chance to sit down with Kamila Hines Muhammad, Merit Class of 2012, former faculty member, and newly appointed Chair of Merit’s Associate Board. She talks about how

’Tis the season for performing! Whether it’s your child’s first recital or you’re a seasoned pro, the journey to the stage can be both thrilling and nerve-wracking. Go into concert