Merit is thrilled to host this extraordinary night celebrating equal access and excellence in music education! Join us as we gather together as a Merit community, experience amazing student performances, and honor Caroline & Charlie Huebner and D-Composed for their contributions to the arts.
2026 Honorees
Caroline & Charlie Huebner
Alice S. Pfaelzer Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts
D-Composed
The Merit School of Music Citizen Artist Award
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Merit School of Music
c/o PJH & Associates, Inc.
70 West Madison Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Event Contact: Beth Blackman
About Merit School of Music
Merit is dedicated to helping young people transform their lives by providing equal access to a high-quality music education, with 81 percent of students participating at no or a reduced cost thanks to need-based financial aid and free-in school programming. Merit enables motivated students, regardless of economic circumstance, to develop their talent and to use music as a springboard for achieving their full personal potential, with virtually 100 percent of Conservatory graduates going on to college.
For more information about the Merit School of Music, please visit meritmusic.org