Merit School of Music

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11/28/2024

๐ŸŽถ In this season of thanks, we're grateful that you're a part of the Merit family. Thank you for all you do to help us remove barriers to high-quality music education for kids across Chicagoland! Our musical community wouldn't be the same without you. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿงก

Long before serving as the principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and performing at presidential inaugurations,...
11/26/2024

Long before serving as the principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and performing at presidential inaugurations, Anthony McGill began his musical journey at Merit School of Music. Last month, we were thrilled to welcome Anthony back to Merit to share his expertise, experience, and passion with a new generation of young musicians. His masterclass, presented jointly by Merit and the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative, was a powerful reminder of the importance of mentorship, community, and the transformative power of music education.

Head over to our blog for the story! โžก๏ธ https://hubs.la/Q02Zspq-0

๐ŸŽถ CYBER MONDAY ALERT! ๐ŸŽถ Give the gift of music with our best deal of the year: 15% OFF* winter/spring Early Childhood mu...
11/25/2024

๐ŸŽถ CYBER MONDAY ALERT! ๐ŸŽถ Give the gift of music with our best deal of the year: 15% OFF* winter/spring Early Childhood music classes for ages 0-8. Use code CYBER15 between Friday, Nov 29 - Monday, Dec 2 to start tapping into the benefits of music for your little one.

โžก๏ธ Browse classes at our ๐Ÿ“West Loop and ๐Ÿ“Old Town locations: https://hubs.la/Q02ZbvbW0

*This discount is valid between 12:00am on November 29, 2024 through 11:59pm on December 2, 2024. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Valid on winter/spring Early Childhood classes only.

11/22/2024
Join our team! ๐ŸŒŸ We're on the lookout for a dynamic String Program Liaison for our classes at Bryn Mawr Community Church...
11/20/2024

Join our team! ๐ŸŒŸ We're on the lookout for a dynamic String Program Liaison for our classes at Bryn Mawr Community Church in the South Shore neighborhood. As a Strings Program Liaison, you'll be the vital link providing hands-on support to our faculty, driving student recruitment, and handling essential logistics that keep our program running seamlessly. ๐ŸŽป

โžก๏ธ Apply today at https://hubs.la/Q02YRG490.

It's been an exciting time in our piano department ๐ŸŽน as several of our incredible students have won or placed at recent ...
11/18/2024

It's been an exciting time in our piano department ๐ŸŽน as several of our incredible students have won or placed at recent competitions! ๐Ÿคฉ

๐Ÿฅ‡ Allison Lin & Iliana Rustandi (students of Mio Isoda-Hagle) - gold medal at NWSMTA Sonata-Sonatina Festival
๐Ÿฅ‡ Erikas Sileika (student of Weiwen Ma) - first prize at the Charleston Autumn Music Competition
๐Ÿฅˆ Miley Hu (student of Seungwha Baek) - second place at ISMTA and silver medal at NWSMTA

Congrats to the students and their teachers! ๐Ÿ‘

Add learning a new instrument to your 2025 resolutions! ๐ŸŽถ Sign up today for Winter/Spring music classes in the West Loop...
11/15/2024

Add learning a new instrument to your 2025 resolutions! ๐ŸŽถ Sign up today for Winter/Spring music classes in the West Loop & Old Town. โ„๏ธ

Browse classes & register now at https://hubs.la/Q02Ym_LG0.

Hey parents! ๐Ÿ‘‹ So you've signed your child up for music classes or lessons...now what? Now it's time to support their mu...
11/13/2024

Hey parents! ๐Ÿ‘‹ So you've signed your child up for music classes or lessons...now what? Now it's time to support their musical growth! Your involvement can have a profound impact on their progress and long-term love for music. You can send the message that their music matters, boosting their confidence and enhancing their motivation.

Check out our newest blog post to get some actionable tips from our music education experts to help you support your childโ€™s musical journey! https://hubs.la/Q02Y8qJB0

11/09/2024

๐ŸŽถโœจ Last week, we commemorated Dia de los Mu***os ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ with a special Sensory- and Family-Friendly Concert from Meritโ€™s Wind Symphony! Audiences moved, made noise, took breaks, clapped along, used sensory devices, and enjoyed the music however it moved them. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! โค๏ธ

11/04/2024

โœจ๐ŸŽน What an unforgettable night at the 6th annual Play On benefit concert at City Winery Chicago! ๐ŸŽถ Last Wednesday, we were treated to an incredible showcase featuring our Honors Jazz Combo and two Merit alums: the amazing Mae Ya Carter Ryan, and our headliner, the phenomenal Alexis Lombre! ๐ŸŒŸ

Thanks to everyone who came out to support Merit and our mission. Your generosity makes a world of difference in nurturing the next generation of musicians! ๐ŸŽบ๐ŸŽค

Check out the video recap to relive the magic of the night! ๐ŸŽฅ

๐ŸŽƒ Trick or treat! ๐Ÿฌ Little ghosts and ghoulies played some BOO-tiful tunes in Ms. Iris Wei's violin group class. ๐ŸŽป Wishi...
10/31/2024

๐ŸŽƒ Trick or treat! ๐Ÿฌ Little ghosts and ghoulies played some BOO-tiful tunes in Ms. Iris Wei's violin group class. ๐ŸŽป Wishing you a safe and happy Halloween! ๐Ÿ‘ป

You're invited to our Dia de los Mu***os Sensory- and Family-Friendly Concert! Join Meritโ€™s Wind Symphony for a free con...
10/28/2024

You're invited to our Dia de los Mu***os Sensory- and Family-Friendly Concert! Join Meritโ€™s Wind Symphony for a free concert celebrating a Latin American tradition originating in Mexico, featuring music from Encanto and Coco. Audience members are invited to move, dance, make noise, or partake in any way which helps them to enjoy the music. Families and those with sensory processing sensitivities are welcome!

Space is limited, so be sure to save your spot at https://hubs.la/Q02W0Y0p0.

๐Ÿ“† Saturday 11/2
๐Ÿ•ฅ 10:30-11am
๐Ÿ“ 38 S Peoria St

โœจ Play On 2024 is less than a week away! โณ As we eagerly await the concert, we sat down with this year's headliner, Meri...
10/24/2024

โœจ Play On 2024 is less than a week away! โณ As we eagerly await the concert, we sat down with this year's headliner, Merit alum Alexis Lombre, to chat about her musical journey, her experiences at Merit, and what sheโ€™s most excited about for Play On! Read all about it on our latest blog post: https://hubs.la/Q02VLRCF0

We hope you join us on October 30 for Play On at City Winery to hear Alexis, alum Mae Ya Carter Ryan, and Merit's Honors Jazz Combo in an exciting evening to celebrate and support high-quality music education in Chicago. Get your tickets โžก๏ธ https://hubs.la/Q02VLMt30.

๐Ÿ“† October 30
๐Ÿ•– 7pm
๐Ÿ“City Winery

10/22/2024

๐ŸŽถ Last Saturday, we held our inaugural Merit Near North recital! ๐ŸŽป๐ŸŽน For many of the young students, this was their first ever recital. Bravo to the 12 piano, violin, and cello students who performed! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Congrats ๐ŸŽ‰ to Merit faculty member Desirรฉe Ruhstrat on her recent nomination for a Latin Grammy as part of Lincoln Trio!...
10/15/2024

Congrats ๐ŸŽ‰ to Merit faculty member Desirรฉe Ruhstrat on her recent nomination for a Latin Grammy as part of Lincoln Trio! "Fantasies of Buenos Aires" is nominated for Best Classical Album. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ”Š Listen to the album at https://hubs.la/Q02TyCCQ0.

โœจ  Calling all choir teachers! ๐ŸŽถ We are currently seeking a Choir Director for a Merit Music in Communities site in Lake...
10/11/2024

โœจ Calling all choir teachers! ๐ŸŽถ We are currently seeking a Choir Director for a Merit Music in Communities site in Lakeview. Join our team and help us spread the joy of music to Chicago's youth!

โžก๏ธ Visit https://hubs.la/Q02T6hcB0 for more information and APPLY TODAY!

โœจ This Thursday, you are invited to an open house at Merit South Shore, our new branch at Bryn Mawr Community Church! ๐ŸŽต ...
10/07/2024

โœจ This Thursday, you are invited to an open house at Merit South Shore, our new branch at Bryn Mawr Community Church! ๐ŸŽต Learn all about the violin and cello classes offered this fall, experience an Instrument Petting Zoo, and get sized for your instrument so you're ready for the first day of classes. ๐ŸŽป

Learn more and let us know you're coming at https://hubs.la/Q02St4t70 Can't wait to see you there! ๐Ÿ‘‹

๐Ÿ“ Bryn Mawr Community Church, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd
๐Ÿ“† Thursday 10/10
๐Ÿ•” 5-7pm

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38 S Peoria Street
Chicago, IL
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