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Music

Our Music department is home to some of the finest professors in the area. Grand Rapids Community College is an accredited institution by the National Association of Schools of Music(link is external). 

Make a difference in the world through music

Our professors will work closely with you, helping to nurture your personal, academic and career goals. Our graduates are fully prepared in music history, theory, aural comprehension, piano, and on their applied instrument or voice – and they transfer to prestigious colleges and universities across the country.

Areas of study

Within GRCC's Music degree programs, we offer the following areas of study:

Performance and Event Calendar

Music Rehearsal of the orchestra

Performance and Event Calendar

View the GRCC Music performance calendar for all upcoming event, tickets and more!

View events and performances(link is external)

Current students

Advising for Music students

View the handbook or schedule an appointment to assist you through the process of selecting the correct courses and answers to frequently asked questions.

Audition

Auditions help faculty assess your current performance level prior to joining our Music programs. They are not pass or fail, nor do they prevent you from enrolling as a Music major!

Borrow an instrument

We have instruments that you can check-out for personal use while enrolled in lessons or ensembles.

Music Student Services

Here you can find information about the GRCC Music Department and resources for current students.

Scholarships for music majors

Browse scholarships for GRCC Music majors.

Contact Info

Email
music@grcc.edu(link sends email)
Phone
(616) 234-3940
Fax
(616) 234 3973
Office
Albert P. Smith Music Center - 104

Future students

GRCC student writing music.

Music Degrees & Programs

Explore all programs and degrees offed in Music.
View programs and degrees
GRCC student using a microphone in the recording studeo.

Apply to GRCC

Your first step to becoming a GRCC Music major is to apply to GRCC today.
Apply to GRCC

Success Tools

Upcoming Events

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Department Events - Event cards
GRCC Music Presents: Voice Area Recital
Arts | Musical Performance

GRCC Music Presents: Voice Area Recital

Thu, Mar 27 2025, 7 to 8pm
GRCC Music Presents: Spring Percussion Area Recital 
Arts | Musical Performance

GRCC Music Presents: Spring Percussion Area Recital

Tue, Apr 1 2025, 7 to 8pm
GRCC Music Presents: Woodwind & Brass Recital
Arts | Musical Performance

GRCC Music Presents: Woodwind & Brass Recital

Thu, Apr 3 2025, 7 to 8pm

News

Bree Mitchell
GRCC was a valuable experience for me because it helped me work on my technical abilities and get a lot of individualized attention and opportunities as a student.
Bree Mitchell

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