Merit Community

The Merit community is comprised of a dedicated network of faculty, staff and volunteers, committed to providing high-quality music education to students in metropolitan Chicago while eliminating barriers to participation.

Merit's faculty and staff are passionate about developing each student's musical ability and personal discipline.  By inspiring, challenging and fostering students' individual talents, these dedicated professionals help shape well-rounded young people, poised to excel in their musical, educational and personal endeavors.

Members of Merit's boards lend their business, artistic and philanthropic knowledge to guide Merit's growth and development.  Their tremendous commitment and generosity are instrumental in maintaining the high caliber of music education Merit provides to thousands of Chicago-area children each year.

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Below: Merit National Advisory Board Member, Yo-Yo Ma
and Merit Alumnus, Anthony McGill perform at
the Presidential Inauguration.