Kedrik Merwin is the Executive Director of the Traverse City Philharmonic. Dr. Merwin is an accomplished musician, educator and arts leader, and has had a thirty-year career as an orchestral musician playing trombone.
TC Philharmonic is a professional. part-time orchestra with a core base of quality musicians from throughout the area. In its Mission Statement TC Phil describes itself as "a professional orchestra serving Northern Michigan, creating educational opportunities and community enrichment through excellence in symphonic and other musical experiences."
Several years ago the orchestra decided to emphasize the "educational" part of its mission statement. It now offers programs in a number of areas, including:
- Community Music School
- Summer Programs
- Private Lessons
- Suzuki School
- Music Appreciation Class
- Winds and Brass Programs
- Community Outreach Programs.
Dr. Merwin also described the orchestra's selection of a new name that better covers the group's various activities and programs, as well as the acquisition of new headquarters and performing facilities at the location of the former Cherryland Mall. We are fortunate indeed to have the Traverse City Philharmonic in our midst.