Merit School of Music is proud to welcome 10 new faculty members. From group classes and ensembles to Merit Music in Communities—we are thrilled to have kicked off the school year with some of Chicago’s finest teaching artists. Click on their photos to check out their bio pages and learn more about them and their roles at Merit!
Alexander Beltran
Ensemble Director: Jazz Ensembles & Combos; Faculty: Jazz
Justin Berchtold
Faculty: Band, Merit Music in Communities
Ryan Berndt
Faculty: Trumpet
Wilfred Farquharson
Faculty: Viola
Maggie Johnston
Ensemble Director: Merit Music in Communities; Faculty: Voice
Carl Kennedy
Faculty: Theory
Sophie Petroski
Faculty: Violin
Joe Sonnefeldt
Faculty: Percussion
Hope Wittmus
Ensemble Director Instrumental and Vocal Music Program Choirs; Faculty: Voice
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