Merit’s Philharmonic and String Orchestras recorded a moving performance of Holst’s Jupiter in honor of the essential workers who are keeping us safe.
THANK YOU, ESSENTIAL WORKERS!
5 WAYS TO KEEP THE MUSIC GOING
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Make the most of social isolation by using music to connect with friends, neighbors, family, and the Merit community.
MERIT STUDENT NAMED LANG LANG SCHOLAR
Learn how Joshua Mhoon, a 16-year-old Merit student, was recognized by the Lang Lang Foundation as one of the most promising young pianists in the world.
A Better Dream of Myself
In this video, meet four Merit students whose lives have been changed by access to intensive, excellent music education.
The Summer of a Lifetime
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In 2019, two Merit students joined the National Youth Symphony Orchestra. Learn how the NYSO gave them the opportunity to travel the world while doing what they loved.
Merit Wind Symphony Performs
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Merit’s Conservatory Wind Symphony were invited by the University of Illinois to take a special tour of the school and perform alongside the illustrious Illinois Wind Symphony.
What Would Duffie Do?
Since 1982, Duffie A. Adelson has dedicated her life to the students and the mission of Merit School of Music.
GROWING UP AT MERIT
While preparing for the next chapter in her life as a musician and student, Carly reflected on the community that helped her become the person she is today.
MUSIC HELPS ME LEARN AND GROW
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In this infographic, learn how access to early access to music helps babies and toddlers gain essential life skills.
THE POWER OF SONG
In this infographic, learn how access to music education can impact a child’s cognitive growth, wellbeing, and community.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ABRIL
“Music lessons are the last thing you want to give up, but sometimes they’re the first thing that has to go. Merit made sure that my family didn’t have to make that decision.”
HEROES: ROLE MODELS IN MUSIC
Mentorship matters! Proviso Mathematics & Science Academy band showed younger Merit students what it takes to set and achieve ambitious goals.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: EMILY & SAMUEL ALVELO
Siblings Emily and Samuel Alvelo attended Merit as children. Learn how their time at Merit prepared them to pursue careers outside of music.
PASS ON MUSIC: A MERIT DONOR’S STORY
Friend of Merit Diana Leifer supported music education with a particularly meaningful donation. Every gift counts!