Congratulations to the four Merit School of Music Conservatory chamber groups that placed in the Junior Wind Division of the 2020 Fischoff National Chamber Music Association. The Purple Hippopotami Quartet … Continued
Merit School of Music hosted our first-ever Virtual Gala on May 5, 2020. Over 500 families tuned in and we exceeded our anonymous donor’s generous matching pledge! Our students, faculty, … Continued
Merit School of Music’s The Purple Hippopotami Quartet appeared on From the Top’s “Blanket Fort Show” airing the week of April 27, 2020. The Purple Hippopotami Quartet consists of flutists: Natalia … Continued
As the city celebrates its Year of Chicago Music, it just might be the perfect time to fuel an interest in music in your own house. These days, families don’t … Continued
Chicago’s Merit School of Music proudly presents its 2nd Annual ‘Play On’ concert benefiting music education, to be headlined by Merit alum, internationally renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Marquis Hill, … Continued
On Monday, September 16, 2019, the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative (CMPI) welcomed its inaugural class of fellows. Fifty students, representing 36 zip codes from across the greater Chicago area, … Continued
Royal Oak, Michigan-based Howard & Howard has donated to both the Merit School of Music and the Foundation for Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation (FHSR) as part of a year-long charitable … Continued
Photo: Joe Mazza Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, First Lady Amy Eshleman, and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced the 2019 Rising Star Honor … Continued
Photo: Kyle Flubacker Get to know our long-time president, faculty member, board trustee, and lifelong music advocate Duffie Adelson in this Q&A with Crain’s Chicago Business. She touches on … Continued