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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). 

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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, Room 104

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Future students

GRCC student writing music.

Music Degrees & Programs

Explore all programs and degrees offed in Music.
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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.
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Success Tools

Upcoming Events

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Department Events - Event cards
Shades of Blue Vocal Jazz Ensemble Auditions
Arts

Shades of Blue Vocal Jazz Ensemble Auditions

Wed, Aug 20 2025, 11am to 2pm
GRCC Music Ensemble Auditions
Arts

GRCC Music Ensemble Auditions

Thu, Aug 21 2025, 10am to 4pm
GRCC Music Ensemble Auditions
Arts

GRCC Music Ensemble Auditions

Fri, Aug 22 2025, 10am to 4pm

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

Programs in this Department

Faculty & Staff

Leadership

Professional Support Staff

Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Staff

Transfer