🎶 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.
🎶 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. 💙💛🧡
🎶✨ Last week, we commemorated Dia de los Muertos 🌼🕯️ with a special Sensory- and Family-Friendly Concert from Merit’s Wind Symphony! Audiences moved, made noise, took breaks, clapped along, used sensory devices, and enjoyed the music howeve
🎶✨ Last week, we commemorated Dia de los Muertos 🌼🕯️ with a special Sensory- and Family-Friendly Concert from Merit’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! ❤️
✨🎹 What an unforgettable night at the 6th annual Play On benefit concert at City Winery Chicago! 🎶 Last Wednesday, we were treated to an incredible showcase featuring our Honors Jazz Combo and two Merit alums: the
✨🎹 What an unforgettable night at the 6th annual Play On benefit concert at City Winery Chicago! 🎶 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! 🌟
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! 🎺🎤
Check out the video recap to relive the magic of the night! 🎥
🎶 Last Saturday, we held our inaugural Merit Near North recital! 🎻🎹 For many of the young students, this was their first ever recital. Bravo to the 12 piano, violin, and cello students who performed! 👏👏👏
🎶 Last Saturday, we held our inaugural Merit Near North recital! 🎻🎹 For many of the young students, this was their first ever recital. Bravo to the 12 piano, violin, and cello students who performed! 👏👏👏
🌟 Last Saturday was the first day of the new school year at the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory! We are thrilled to have so many talented, hardworking young musicians joining us on this adventure. Here’s to an exciting year of music excellence! 🤗
🌟 Last Saturday was the first day of the new school year at the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory! We are thrilled to have so many talented, hardworking young musicians joining us on this adventure. Here’s to an exciting year of music excellence! 🤗🎶
🌏 Last Saturday, our piano students transported us on a mesmerizing musical journey: Around the World in 88 Keys! 🎹 This annual concert, showcasing music by BIPOC and women composers around the globe, featured performances by 19 young pianists. Enjo
🌏 Last Saturday, our piano students transported us on a mesmerizing musical journey: Around the World in 88 Keys! 🎹 This annual concert, showcasing music by BIPOC and women composers around the globe, featured performances by 19 young pianists.
Enjoy this tour of a few countries represented at the concert, performed by some of our talented students! 👏👏👏
On Saturday, we said hello 👋 to lots of new friends at the open house for our new Merit Near North branch! Our strings students shared a special performance, a trio of faculty members fiddled away, and our musical storytime had the little ones singing
On Saturday, we said hello 👋 to lots of new friends at the open house for our new Merit Near North branch! Our strings students shared a special performance, a trio of faculty members fiddled away, and our musical storytime had the little ones singing and dancing along.
We are thrilled to start our strings, piano, and Early Childhood programming at Merit Near North this fall. Register for classes today at https://hubs.la/Q02M7Lty0
Flashback 🔙 to Camp Merit last month! ☀️ Over 70 kids joined us for a fun-filled two weeks as part of the Camp Merit band, orchestra, and choir. When the students weren’t rehearsing with the ensembles, they had the chance to try their hand at dif
Flashback 🔙 to Camp Merit last month! ☀️
Over 70 kids joined us for a fun-filled two weeks as part of the Camp Merit band, orchestra, and choir. When the students weren’t rehearsing with the ensembles, they had the chance to try their hand at different electives like African Drumming and Intro to Conducting. The music in this video was composed in this year’s Intro to Songwriting class—you’re listening to “Club Merit” by Elaeth K.! 👏👏👏
After two weeks of making music and memories, the kids got to show off their hard work in a fantastic final day performance. 🤩
It’s summer camp season! 🌞 Last week’s Trombone Camp led by Timothy Riordan was filled with laughs, excitement, and great music. Check out some of the fun selections from their final performance! 🎶
It’s summer camp season! 🌞 Last week’s Trombone Camp led by Timothy Riordan was filled with laughs, excitement, and great music. Check out some of the fun selections from their final performance! 🎶
🎹🌟 Our Piano Camp students were treated to a mesmerizing performance by Merit alum Joshua Mhoon earlier this week! ✨ It’s truly special to see one of our exceptional alums come back to inspire the next generation of musicians. 🎶 🎼 “Embra
🎹🌟 Our Piano Camp students were treated to a mesmerizing performance by Merit alum Joshua Mhoon earlier this week! ✨ It’s truly special to see one of our exceptional alums come back to inspire the next generation of musicians. 🎶
🎼 “Embraceable You” by George Gerswhin, arr. Earl Wild
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we're highlighting just a few of our talented AAPI alums! #AAPI #AAPIHeritageMonth
🎻 Last Saturday was Stringtacular! More than 250 students from Orozco Elementary School, Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy, and Merit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings Program played together on one stage, from the smallest beginners to the most advanced musicians.
🎻 Last Saturday was Stringtacular! More than 250 students from Orozco Elementary School, Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy, and Merit’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings Program played together on one stage, from the smallest beginners to the most advanced musicians.
This year’s concert was dedicated to longtime Merit faculty member, Beth Bistrow, who is retiring after 35 incredible years of teaching. We’re so grateful for Beth; her impact is incalculable. 🎶
