Stories

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 […]

“Being in Merit’s Conservatory allows me to have a creative outlet. I look forward to Saturdays and Tuesdays because I get to interact with other musicians.”   Luke Magee, Conservatory

Many of us have heard about the benefits our children reap when learning a musical instrument.  But getting kids started and selecting an instrument can seem like a daunting task! There are so many questions. How do

“You find your way through music,” says Thomas M. Leopold, member of Merit School of Music’s board of trustees, in a recent interview over breakfast with Merit VP for Development

“Doctors are always trying to look at things from different perspectives and making sure they’re not missing anything. In music, that is the expectation [too]—that you’re going to be looking

We are delighted to celebrate our Merit School of Music seniors at the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory virtual graduation ceremony on Sunday! Not only are we celebrating their growth as