St. Cecilia Music Center

St. Cecilia Music Center Promoting the appreciation, study and performance of music in order to enrich the human spirit. Since 1883, the mission of St. For generations, St.
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Cecilia Music Center has been to promote the appreciation, study, and performance of music in order to enrich the human spirit and enhance the quality of life for the residents of West Michigan. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) has kept music alive in West Michigan. Whether is it reaching a young child how to hold an instrument for the first time or presenting world-renowned artists in Royce Auditorium

, SCMC is committed to providing life-changing musical experiences for everyone in our community. At the heart of SCMC is its historic facility. Built in 1894, the Music Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Now in its 135rd year of operation, SCMC is the longest running arts organization in the region. Called the “Mother of the Arts in West Michigan,” SCMC was the starting place for many other regional arts organizations, such as the Grand Rapids Symphony, Opera Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Ballet, and Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Today more than 50,000 pass through the Music Center each season for our School of Music, Presenting Concert Series, special events, and cultural events hosted by community and performing arts organizations.

06/14/2026
06/13/2026

CMS is back with an all-new season! Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Cente...
06/12/2026

CMS is back with an all-new season!

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Featuring these incredible muscians:
Anna Geniushene, piano
Wu Han, piano
Chad Hoopes, violin
Arnaud Sussmann, violin
Edward Arron, cello
David Finckel, cello

Program highlights:
Debussy – Trio in G major for Piano, Violin, and Cello
Chaminade – Trio No. 1 in G minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 11
Dvořák – Trio in E minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 90, “Dumky”

Don’t miss this extraordinary night of chamber music filled with timeless masterpieces.
🎟️: https://ow.ly/MJME50YOJbM

A master of lyrical expression and one of the most influential pianists in jazz, Kenny Barron brings decades of artistry...
06/11/2026

A master of lyrical expression and one of the most influential pianists in jazz, Kenny Barron brings decades of artistry, elegance, and innovation to the stage.

Whether you're a longtime jazz enthusiast or discovering his music for the first time, this is a performance you won’t want to miss.

Kenny Barron Trio – Live in Concert
📅 October 8, 2026
🎟️www.scmcgr.org/concerts/kenny-barron-trio-2026

A thorough examination of Kenny Barron’s musical accomplishments over a span of 50 years necessitates a discography of more than 200 pages. That’s because in addition to a distinguished career as soloist and leader he has served as one of the most dependable sidemen in all of post-bop mainstream...

We’ve been making music at 24 Ransom Avenue for more than 140 years! From expected renovations, like our upcoming elevat...
06/10/2026

We’ve been making music at 24 Ransom Avenue for more than 140 years! From expected renovations, like our upcoming elevator replacement, to unexpected challenges, like a leaky pipe or two, maintaining SCMC’s historic building would not be possible without your partnership.

Give before June 30, and your support goes even farther with The Meijer Match! Donate today at: https://ow.ly/UAZp50YTgs5

Thanks Mathnasium for the support!
06/09/2026

Thanks Mathnasium for the support!

Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming Beer City Winds concert!Don’t miss this dynamic ensemble of talented adult musi...
06/09/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming Beer City Winds concert!

Don’t miss this dynamic ensemble of talented adult musicians, coming together for weeks each summer to create a powerful performance filled with precision, passion, and artistry.

📅: 07/16/2026 at 7:30pm
🏢: 24 Ransom Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
🎟️: https://ow.ly/59hq50YYn2J

“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation.” NPR  “Holland is a master bassist a...
06/08/2026

“Scofield is one of the most prolific and admired jazz musicians of his generation.”
NPR

“Holland is a master bassist and bandleader, one of the most sophisticated composers and arrangers in the jazz world.”
THE BOSTON GLOBE

Learn more about John Scofield & Dave Holland Duo performing at SCMC on February 18. ⬇️
www.scmcgr.org/concerts/john-scofield-dave-holland-duo-2027

06/07/2026

St. Cecilia Music Center has it all in the details... from harps, grand pianos, stained glass and elegant chandeliers. detail matters

Address

24 Ransom Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16164592224

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