Creative Music

Students at Merritt Creek Academy have the opportunity to be involved in several different areas of music. In 2008, over 70 students participated in rehearsals and performances for the Northwood Student Awards Banquet. For the 2008 Banquet, celebrating Northwood Children’s Services 125th Anniversary, students and staff worked together performing songs from the past and present. Singing, dancing, and instrumental groups entertain the audience at the Spring Banquet.

The “Spirit Circle” Drumming Group is one of the most successful musical groups at Merritt and Northwood. The group performs at many Northwood events and hopes to expand to performing more in the Duluth community. This past March, the drum group organized a community drumming concert with five other area schools with an audience of more than two hundred people.

General music class is a part of students’ treatment at Merritt. Students attend music once a week focusing on basic music skills, listening, team work, music appreciation, and participation.

Private lessons are available in piano, guitar, and voice. Students can receive lessons once a week, sometimes as part of an individual incentive or as a part of their regular treatment schedule.