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The Music Center of South Central Michigan The Music Center – Home to the Community Music School and the Battle Creek Symphony

Meet Philip Rugel! We’re thrilled to have composer, conductor, and educator Philip Rugel as part of our Community Music ...
10/30/2026

Meet Philip Rugel!

We’re thrilled to have composer, conductor, and educator Philip Rugel as part of our Community Music School faculty!

From studying at Eastman School of Music and the American Conservatory in Fontainebleau to having his compositions performed internationally, Philip brings a wealth of experience and creativity to his teaching.

And great news—Philip currently has openings for Recorder & Woodwind lessons!
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your skills, now is the perfect time to learn from an accomplished musician.

Sign up today before spots fill up!
https://bit.ly/3pu26hA

No Flats, No Sharps, No Problem!Own the room with any instrument.Join us for our next ENCORE session, Saturday, November...
10/29/2026

No Flats, No Sharps, No Problem!
Own the room with any instrument.

Join us for our next ENCORE session, Saturday, November 21, from 10- 11 am. The session will take place at The Music Center on the Kellogg Community College campus, in the Davidson Building.

Come unlock your potential in the key of C Major, learn how to analyze lead sheets, understand chord progressions, and improvise music with an ensemble. Workshop led by Nora Shaffer!

Open to the public - cost is $16
CMS students may use lesson credits or purchase a pass
($16 per pass)

Register Here! https://yourmusiccenter.pike13.com/e/308937861?return_to=/schedule

10/29/2026

Meet some of the administrative staff at The Music Center. These ladies are in the office daily, working hard behind the scenes to keep TMC moving and grooving! Stop in to ask us questions or just to say HEYYY!

The Battle Creek Symphony Presents: Swinging Candlelight!Candlelight sets the stage as swing fills the hall. Georgiy Bor...
10/29/2026

The Battle Creek Symphony Presents: Swinging Candlelight!

Candlelight sets the stage as swing fills the hall. Georgiy Borisov joins the Battle Creek Symphony for Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, blending jazz energy with classical brilliance. Tap your toes, sway to the rhythm, and let the music carry you into an elegant, fun night.

Featuring: Georgiy Borisov, clarinet
When: November 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Where: WK Kellogg Auditorium

Tickets start at just $12 for adults and $6 for students/children!

Visit https://yourmusiccenter.org/candlelight/ or call us at 269-963-1911 ext 2586

Get ready for an evening of music that moves, dazzles, and leaves you tapping your toes!

10/29/2026

We're chatting with Edin, getting the inside scoop on what it's like to be in a Symphony Orchestra! . All are welcome at WK Auditorium!
Upcoming symphony: Swinging Candlelight
November 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM, at WK Kellogg Auditorium
Tickets start at just $12 for adults and $6 for students/children!
Visit https://yourmusiccenter.org/candlelight/
or call us at 269-963-1911 ext 2586

Ushers Needed for Our November BCSO Concert! We’re looking for ushers to help out at our November BCSO concert! If you’r...
10/28/2026

Ushers Needed for Our November BCSO Concert!

We’re looking for ushers to help out at our November BCSO concert! If you’re interested, sign up here: https://yourmusiccenter.ludus.com/volunteer

Click the link above, select the area you’d like to usher in/how long you want to stay, and fill out the information requested.

What will you be doing?
• Greeting patrons before the concert
• Helping people find their seats
• Helping keep foot traffic moving
• Checking for trash & lost items after concert

We ask that ushers stay for the whole concert if possible so we can help patrons before and after the show.

The best part? Ushers receive FREE tickets to the concert!

Please arrive promptly on Saturday, November 7, at 6:00pm for usher orientation. Location: WK Kellogg Auditorium.

Thanks so much for volunteering and helping us make this a great concert for everyone!

We’re excited to introduce Dan! A talented trumpeter, composer, and educator, Dan specializes in both jazz and classical...
10/28/2026

We’re excited to introduce Dan!

A talented trumpeter, composer, and educator, Dan specializes in both jazz and classical trumpet and loves helping students connect technical skills with expressive performance.

Dan holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies and has taught at universities across the country. He has also performed with renowned artists including Aretha Franklin, Maria Schneider, Jon Faddis, Phil Woods, and Maynard Ferguson.

His favorite part of teaching? Watching students gain confidence and discover their voice through the trumpet.

Dan has openings for trumpet lessons! Sign up today before spots fill up: https://bit.ly/3pu26hA

Just imagine your little one's face at their first symphony! All are welcome to The Music Center. Upcoming events like S...
10/28/2026

Just imagine your little one's face at their first symphony! All are welcome to The Music Center. Upcoming events like Swinging Candlelight, can be found at battlecreeksymphony.org

When: November 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Where: WK Kellogg Auditorium

Tickets start at just $12 for adults and $6 for students/children!

Visit https://yourmusiccenter.org/candlelight/
or call us at 269-963-1911 ext 2586

Get ready for an evening of music that moves, dazzles, and leaves you tapping your toes!

Address

450 North Avenue
Battle Creek, MI
49017

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12699631911

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