Music | Grand Rapids Community College

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.

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

Performance and Event Calendar

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

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Music Degrees & Programs

Explore all programs and degrees offed in Music.

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

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Arts

GRCC Music Audition & New Student Advising

Wed, Jul 23 2025, 10 to 11am

Arts

GRCC Music Audition & New Student Advising

Thu, Jul 24 2025, 10 to 11am

News

Austin Rustorpher working with an artist at River City Studios.

Recording Technology at GRCC: Austin Ruhstorfer’s journey from student to sound engineer

Apr 11, 2025

Discover how GRCC’s Recording Technology program sets students up for success in the music industry, just like GRCC alumnus Austin Ruhstorfer.

Kent Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 50 years of musical excellence

Oct 21, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024 .The Kent Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to announce a landmark celebration marking…

GRCC students rehearse with their instruments prior to a performance.

Cue the music! GRCC offers a variety of music programs.

Sep 24, 2024

GRCC offers multiple music program options for people who want to continue on to a four-year program, or for those who want to go straight into the workforce.

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