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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