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. 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.

Did you know the Terryberry Gallery is located on the lower level of the St. Cecilia Music Center building and has month...
07/29/2026

Did you know the Terryberry Gallery is located on the lower level of the St. Cecilia Music Center building and has monthly rotating exhibits? It's free to take a look! Stop by and check it out the next time you're downtown.

"As a professional pianist, I’ve been fortunate to have some really amazing opportunities. I’ve traveled and lived all o...
07/28/2026

"As a professional pianist, I’ve been fortunate to have some really amazing opportunities. I’ve traveled and lived all over–Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Aspen, and Toronto–studying and performing with hundreds of inspiring and talented musicians. But it all started for me at St. Cecilia Music Center.

As a young piano student, I participated in monthly Music Clubs and performed in the annual Eight Pianos Concert, which was truly the pinnacle musical experience of my childhood.

St. Cecilia Music Center isn't just a beautiful concert venue. It’s a place where young instrumentalists gain excellent training, artistic expertise, self-confidence, and life-long friendships. Still today, my memories of being a young performer in Royce Auditorium provide vital encouragement as I continue building my career as a musician."

Racheal Kerr
SCMC School of Music Alumnus

Learn more about SCMC: https://www.scmcgr.org/school-of-music

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07/27/2026

Are you following us yet on Instagram? Because the best seats in the house… start on our feed.

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07/25/2026

From ancient lyres to modern libretti, poetry and music have intertwined through the ages. This article below by the Poe...
07/24/2026

From ancient lyres to modern libretti, poetry and music have intertwined through the ages. This article below by the Poetry Foundation shares a collection of musically inspired poems.

Poems, readings, poetry news and the entire 110-year archive of POETRY magazine.

SCMC’s Acoustic Cafe Folk Series continues to bring fabulous musicians to the sublime listening-room setting of Royce Au...
07/22/2026

SCMC’s Acoustic Cafe Folk Series continues to bring fabulous musicians to the sublime listening-room setting of Royce Auditorium. Featuring everything from folk legends and bluegrass heroes to award-winning singer/songwriters, this popular series delivers incredible music magic at every show. Learn more below ⬇️

The Acoustic Cafe Folk Series at St. Cecilia Music Center brings folk legends, bluegrass heroes, and award-winning singer/songwriters to the majestic Royce Auditorium.

Check out the best summertime music in the link below.
07/21/2026

Check out the best summertime music in the link below.

Sunny weather calls for sunny music – here’s the very best classical music for summertime.

Check out all things Chris Thile below⬇️See him live: https://ow.ly/3w6Y50ZbSlL
07/20/2026

Check out all things Chris Thile below⬇️

See him live: https://ow.ly/3w6Y50ZbSlL

Chris Thile's complete discography, biography, and expert reviews. 1980–present. Learn all about Chris Thile on AllMusic.

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

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+16164592224

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