MERIT CHAMBER ENSEMBLES REACH M-PRIZE
SEMI-FINALS!
Earlier this month, five Merit chamber ensembles were named semi-finalists of the
M-PRIZE
international chamber arts competition at the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre, & Dance.
Four of the ensembles-Precipice Saxophone Quartet, Purple Hippopotami Flute Quartet, The Bone Rangers, and Visceral Brass Quintet-are participating in the Junior Winds division and competing for a combined $10,000 in prize money.
The fifth Merit ensemble, Sticks and Stones, a percussion group, is participating in the Junior Open division and pursuing a share of the $10,000 prize in that competition category.
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| The Precipice Saxophone Quartet: Abraham Martinez, Cole Moorhead, Emmett Connolly, Taki Salameh |
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| The Purple Hippopotami Flute Quartet: Sofia Frumkin, Natasha Kozintseva, Michael Mackoff, Elias Nava |
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| The Bone Rangers: Rafael Noriega, Jonah Blaek, Karl Kirkpatrick, Omar Tlatelpa-Nieto |
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| Visceral Brass Quintet: Jake Nitzsche, Aidan Power, Jaila Carr, Daniel Johnson, Joseph Sullivan |
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| Sticks & Stones: Alex Ostrowsk, Justin Petrovych, Shane Ellis, Joe Koziara |
The finals will take place in Ann Arbor, Michigan, beginning Friday, May 4 and concluding by Sunday, May 6 at 7 pm EST. All rounds competition will be live-streamed on Detroit Public Television.
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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, April 6
Friday morning classes with Ms. Kristen begin for the spring session.
Saturday, April 7
Saturday morning classes with Ms. Clementina begin for the spring session.
Regular class day for the 12:30 Music Masters 2 families.
Monday, April 9
11:00 am = Merit Storytime (Gottlieb Hall)
Merit's Storytime series is a FREE
drop-in class for students ages 2
years and above (caregiver
attendance required). Ms. Annaeka
will be hosting class in April. There is
no need to pre-register, just stop by
Merit and bring your friends!
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| INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL MUSIC |
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Friday, April 13
CPS School Improvement Day - Regular classes WILL be held at Merit.
Wednesday, April 18
CPS Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences - Regular classes WILL be held at Merit.
Thursday, April 19
CPS High School Parent/Teacher Conferences - Regular classes WILL be held at Merit.
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Friday, April 13
7:00 pm = Julia Seabron Solo Voice Recital (Gottlieb Hall)
Soprano Julia Seabron, student of Carling FitzSimmons, will be performing a 45-minute concert of works by Schumann, Mozart, Gluck, Copland, and Herbert & Smith. This recital is free and all are welcome.
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MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES
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Tuesday, April 10
Wildwood Elementary World Percussion Informances
9:05 am = 4th grade (Wildwood cafeteria)
10:00 am = 3rd grade (Wildwood cafeteria)
Thursday, April 12
Wildwood Elementary World Percussion Informances
9:00 am = 3rd grade (Wildwood cafeteria)
10:10 am = 5th grade (Wildwood cafeteria)
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ALICE S. PFALEZER TUITION-FREE CONSERVATORY
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Saturday, April 7
Piano Students: The required duet repertoire for 2018/19 auditions will be posted online. Please check
Merit's website to download the music.
Tuesday, April 24
6:30 pm = Wind Symphony Dress Rehearsal (Gottlieb Hall)
Wednesday, April 25
6:30pm = Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal (Gottlieb Hall)
Thursday, April 26
6:30pm = Merit Philharmonic Dress Rehearsal (Gottlieb Hall)
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.
Pizza Days
Thursday, April 12 | 4 pm
Saturday, April 14 | 11:30 am
To volunteer for Pizza Days, visit the sign-up link
here.
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On April 4, The Chopin Orchestra took a field trip to Senn High School, where they participated in a side by side rehearsal with members of the Senn Orchestra program.
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Friday, April 6
Priority Registration is open for summer session classes and lessons. Current students are welcome to claim their spots in summer classes now before Open Registration begins on April 16th. Visit Merit's website to register.
Monday, April 16
Open Registration begins for summer session classes
and lessons (new and
current families are welcome to register).
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.
Email
[email protected]
if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
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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.
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