Merit School of Music
Category: Entertainment, School/College/Vocational, Disability-Aware Business, Disability Awareness Trained
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 1 pm
Nearest Transportation Stop: CTA Bus #20 (Madison & Peoria)
Now in its 37th year, Merit School of Music is a nationally respected community music school located in Chicago’s Near West Side. Known for providing access to high-quality music education, Merit serves a diverse group of nearly 5,000 students on site and off. It offers a continuum of programs, including early childhood classes, instrumental music instruction, private lessons and the Alice S. Pfaelzer Tuition-free Conservatory. Merit is devoted to giving students—especially those living in economically disadvantaged communities—the opportunity to grow through music.
Disability Aware Features:
- Hires or would like to hire qualified individuals with disabilities
- Physically accessible
- Trained staff
- Volunteer opportunities for people with disabilities
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Respectful, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking