Merion Mercy Academy | Music Program

Finding her voice.

Music at Merion Mercy Academy invites students to discover their voice, express their creativity, and grow as confident, well‑rounded young women of Mercy. Through a rich blend of curricular courses, performance ensembles, and student‑led musical clubs, Merion Mercy offers pathways for every level of interest and opportunities to nurture each student's God-given gifts.

Vocal Programs

Chorale

Through this half-credit course, you will elevate your vocal skills with a cappella singing, multi-lingual works, and complex part-singing while exploring sophisticated repertoire in a chamber setting. Members of Chorale sing at concerts throughout the year. Merion’s Chorale has consistently received the highest possible ranking, Superior, at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Adjudication.

Sirens of Baggot Street (A Capella)

Liturgical Choir

Instrumental Programs

Chamber Ensembles

Handbells

Strings of Mercy (Ukulele)

Orchestral Ensemble

Merion Mercy Honors Music Program

The Merion Mercy Honors Music Program is an exciting, two-and-a-half-year academic program for young women who carry a deep passion for their artistic pursuits. To qualify for the distinction, students are required to complete:

• Renaissance Revels
• Honors Music
• AP Music Theory
• Two musical ensembles each year

"Music has been a very important part of my life, and at Merion Mercy I have the opportunity to grow and explore across many musical formats.”
–Hannah Turek '26, Maple Shade, NJ

Tri-M Music Society

The Tri-M Society is an international music honor society, which recognizes musical achievement, academic excellence, and community service. In order to participate, students must be active in two different Performing Arts activities and contribute 20 hours of community service.

This may be in the form of performing at the Convent for the retired Sisters of Mercy, singing or playing at nursing homes, helping with the needs of the Performing Arts Department, and singing or playing for the liturgies, open houses, and other school functions. An award ceremony is presented at the end of the year.