May 10, 1957 - March 21, 2018
Merit is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Claudia Flack, a beloved member of the piano faculty. Claudia courageously battled cancer for the past several years and only recently had to step away from teaching.
Hired in 2010, Claudia taught in Merit's
P
rivate
L
esson, Instrumental & Vocal Music, and
Merit Music in Communities
Programs. Her time with Merit allowed her to leave a positive and impactful impression on her students and all who had the pleasure to work with her.
Claudia's obituary and additional details can be viewed online. Merit
extends condolences to Claudia's family. We
will miss her greatly and will always remember the love she had for teaching and her students.
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AUDITION FOR THE 2018-19 ALICE S. PFAELZER
TUITION-FREE CONSERVATORY!
One of Merit's signature programs, the Alice S. Pfaezler Tuition-free Conservatory represents the culmination of Merit's music education continuum for the most accomplished student musicians. Entry is by audition only.
Auditions for new students for Band, Orchestra, Piano, & Choir/Voice will take place on May 5.
Auditions for returning students for Band, Orchestra, Piano, & Choir/Voice will take place on May 12.
Auditions for all students for Jazz and Guitar will also take place on May 12.
Pianists who are auditioning should visit Merit's website to download additional required duet repertoire. These pieces will be available online starting April 7. |
Friday, March 23
Final day of Friday morning winter session classes with Ms. Kristen.
Saturday, March 24
Final day of Shake, Rattle & Roll;
Movers & Shakers; and Music
Masters 1 winter session Saturday
classes with Ms. Clementina.
Regular class day for the 12:30 Music Masters 2 class.
Monday, March 26 - Sunday, April 1
Spring break - no classes
Week of April 2
Spring session classes begin.
Monday, April 2
Priority registration opens for summer session classes. Check your email for your student's class recommendation and registration instructions.
Merit's Early Childhood classes now have a second Spotify Playlist:
Merit Winter 2018 II which is filled with even more engaging songs to listen, dance and, sing along with!
Also, enjoy our
Merit Winter 2018 I Spotify playlist!
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| INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL MUSIC |
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Friday, March 23
4:30 - 8:30 pm = Merit Young Musician's Competition: Piano
and Strings
(Gottlieb & Polk Bros. Halls)
Monday, March 26 - Sunday, April 1
Spring Break - no classes.
Week of April 2
MYMC result packets available from your teacher .
Monday, April 2
Priority registration opens for summer session classes. Check your e-mail for your student's class/camp recommendation and registration instructions.
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Friday, March 23
4:30 - 8:30 pm = Merit Young Musicians Competition:
Piano
& Strings (Gottlieb & Polk Bros. Halls)
Week of April 2
MYMC result packets available from your teacher.
Monday, April 2
Priority registration opens for summer session classes. Check your e-mail for your student's class/camp recommendation and registration instructions.
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MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES
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Friday, March 23
10:00am = MMiC Mentorship Concert (Gottlieb Hall)
- Students in the Proviso Math & Science Academy Advanced Band will present an educational concert for band students from Helen M. Hefferan Elementary and Pershing Magnet School.
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ALICE S. PFALEZER TUITION-FREE CONSERVATORY
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Saturday, March 31
Spring Break - no TFC classes. Classes resume on 4/7.
Monday, April 2
Priority registration opens for summer camps and lessons. Check your e-mail for your student's class/camp recommendation and registration instructions.
Friday, April 27
Alice S. Pfaelzer Tuition-free Conservatory Spring Concerts
7:30pm = Band Concert (Gottlieb Hall)
Saturday, April 28
Alice S. Pfaelzer Tuition-free Conservatory Spring Concerts
9:00 am = Instrumental Ensembles Concert (Gottlieb Hall)
10:30am = Jazz Concert
(Gottlieb Hall)
1:00 pm = Choir Concert (Gottlieb Hall)
3:30pm = Orchestra Concert (Gottlieb Hall)
5:30pm = Piano Duets Concert (Gottlieb Hall)
Sunday, April 29th
2:30 pm = Conservatory Graduation (Gottlieb Hall)
Graduating Seniors need to report by 1:00 pm.
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MPA Meeting
There will be an MPA meeting in the Ann Monaco Community Room on Saturday, April 14 at 10 am.
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Brandon Cheng received Honorable
Mention at the 2018
Society of American Musicians
Competition,
Cello Intermediate Level. Congratulations, Brandon!
Also, congratulations to the Conservatory Solo Voice Competition Winners:
7th Grade and Under:
1st Place - Pierson Strandquist
8th Grade/Freshman:
1st Place - David Amezcua
Sophomore/Junior:
1
st
Place -
Eilise Lynch
Honorable Mention - Michael Poulosophos
Honorable Mention - Maya Lopez
Honorable Mention - Daniela Reyes
Senior:
Honorable Mention - Alejandro Partida
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The Student Services offices will be closed during Merit's Spring Break from March 26 thru March 31 and will reopen for regular office hours on April 2 at 2:30pm.
Email
[email protected]
if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
Summer registration is fast approaching! Priority registration for current Merit students will open on April 2 (check your email that day for your individual summer recommendation), and registration will open to all students starting on April 16.
Regular Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
2:30 - 6:30 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Additional appointments available by request.
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Thursday
4 - 7 pm
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
9 am - Noon,
12:30 pm - 3 pm
Sunday
Closed
Instrument Rentals
All Library payments must be paid in full at the time of instrument rental, renewal, or pickup. No payment plans will be applied to accounts.
Open Hour Changes
The Library will not be holding regular Open Hours March 26-31. Open Hours will resume on Tuesday, April 3. Contact
Annaeka by email with any questions or concerns.
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