President and Executive Director, Charlie Grode, and the Dean of Programs, Kurt Gildow, talk with Rick Kogan about their work at the Merit School of Music. Charlie and Kurt explain the importance of having children experience live music, musical expression, and more. We also learn about their latest activity to reach out to students – on the 2nd Monday of each month, the Merit School of Music provides a FREE Early Childhood Storytime series.

Congrats to the Conservatory Class of 2023!
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