Stories

  On March 5, the halls of Merit School of Music’s Joy Faith Knapp Music Center here in the West Loop bustled with exciting energy as four talented professional musicians, […]

“Juilliard has been reinforcing the training I got from Merit’s Conservatory. I have found myself being ahead of the curve in my classes and the reality is that Merit’s coursework

Even as we make our way through this season of chilly, snowy days, growth and excitement can be seen, heard, and felt in Merit School of Music’s young musicians, who

“Growing up, my father always encouraged my passion for classical music. Although I never progressed to the level of playing professionally, my time spent with [my] youth symphony orchestra was

Practicing is key to achieving your musical goals—no matter your age, instrument, or experience level. It’s the only way to improve and grow. In addition to helping expand your skills

A story about the Turner women: Mother-Daughter, Dynamic Duo, and The Dr. Audrey M. Turner Private Lesson Scholarship   Over the course of Merit’s almost 43-year history, the stories of