Sunday, April 23 was a celebration at Merit School of Music as we recognized the incredible successes of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory Class of 2023. Merit’s graduation ceremony is […]
Congrats to the Conservatory Class of 2023! Read More »
Guests ascended the Four Seasons‘ grand staircase in style, serenaded by more than a dozen young violinists and cellists. Live jazz provided the perfect ambience for cocktail hour. From the
Gala 2023 Raises $1.2 Million for Music Education Read More »
Happy Birthday to Merit! We’re celebrating with some exciting news… April 27 is Merit School of Music’s birthday, and this year we’re turning 44 years old! To celebrate the
Meet Merit’s New Look Read More »
Hi, friends! I’m Kristin Hedlund, a violin teacher in Merit School of Music’s in-school music program, Merit Music in Communities, and at Merit’s home in the West Loop. March is Music In Our
A Week in the Life of a Merit Music in Communities Teacher: Kristin Hedlund Read More »
It was a morning filled with music, dancing, laughter, and cheer at Merit School of Music’s Sensory Friendly Concert earlier this month. Over 250 families with children of all ages
Hundreds of Families Turn Out for Merit’s Sensory Friendly Concert Read More »
At Merit School of Music, inclusion, diversity, and belonging are integral to our mission. Our focus on and commitment to this work doesn’t just happen during Black History Month—it’s a
Black History Month Reflection: Fostering Inclusion & Belonging in the Music Room Read More »
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