Fundraising Events

The Merit Parent Association (MPA) proudly presents...

PERFORMATHON 2012

Save the Date! Saturday, February 18, 2012
Our Merit parents know how to throw a party! Don't miss this FREE event!

Download the 2012 Performathon Schedule here.


Students performing at the 2011 Performathon

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WHAT:
12 hours of non-stop musical performances ALL DAY Saturday, February 18, featuring Alice S. Pfaelzer Tuition-free Conservatory students performing classical, big band, jazz, blues and more! All performances are FREE and open to the public.

1,500 patrons from across Chicagoland | Thousands listening via WFMT 98.7!

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WHERE:
Merit School of Music
Joy Faith Knapp Music Center
38 South Peoria Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607
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FUN WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT PERFORMATHON 2012:

Donate an item to the Food Fair - Appetizers, entrees, desserts & drinks are welcome!

Donate an item to the Silent Auction - please call 312-267-4480 or

Enter the raffle - You could win a number of fabulous prizes! Tickets $2 each. Raffle prize donations are also welcome! Purchase an ad - Promote your business or give a special shout to your favorite student or teacher! Various ad sizes are available. Ads will be printed in the Performathon 2012 Program Book. Make a gift - Make a gift to support Performathon.

Students performing at the 2011 Performathon

PERFORMATHON 2012 SUPPORTS MERIT STUDENTS!

All proceeds support Merit School of Music's programming including the Alice S. Pfaelzer Tuition-free Conservatory:

Each year, approximately 350 students, ages 9-18, engage in a rigorous and progressively challenging music education curriculum that runs 26 weeks, on Saturdays, from October through May. The nationally recognized curriculum includes theory, instrumental, vocal techniques and ensemble training, an extensive Honors Program, as well as performance competitions/scholarships and "preparing for college" workshops. Admission to the program is based on audition only, and offers an average of $2,500 of tuition-free music instruction to each student annually. More than half of our students are from low-income families.

For questions about Performathon 2012, including additional ways to support the event, please call 312-267-4480 or .

For questions about the Merit Parent Association (MPA), please contact Jennifer Ridder, Individual Gifts Manager 312-267-4462 or 312-267-4463 or .