A Day at Camp Merit
For two weeks each summer, Camp Merit (part of the Nancy W. Knowles Summer Camp Program) brings together young musicians from across Chicago for an immersive summer experience in band, […]
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Stories
From Lizzo to Lollapalooza: Kaylee’s Unforgettable Summer
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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Celebrating a Successful Spring Recital with Emerging Artists Chicago
On Saturday, May 30, a sense of nervous excitement filled the intimate PianoForte Recital Hall as young musicians from Merit and Emerging Artists Chicago gathered for a special spring musical
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Returning to Merit: A Circle of Inspiration
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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Building Pathways to Belonging: Violist Olivia’s Inspiration at the Equity Arc Convening
When young musicians gather through Equity Arc, something powerful happens: doors open, horizons widen, and students who come from long underrepresented backgrounds in classical music see themselves reflected in its
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Merit School of Music Celebrates the Class of 2026
At the Merit School of Music Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, April 12, parents, staff, faculty, board members and students alike celebrated that true artistic growth unfolds over many years of
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