2024-25
Concerts

Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone.

Join us for SCMC's School of Music free Winter Concert featuring our amateur adult orchestra, Grand Strings, performing the Vivaldi Mandolin Concerto in D with guest artist, Bob Phillips, a variety of classical and pop, and holiday tunes.

Cécile McLorin Salvant, is a composer, singer, and visual artist. The late Jessye Norman described Salvant as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings”.

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism.

Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians" (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility.

One of the most beloved chamber music works for strings and piano, Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet not only demonstrates his genius for melody and lyricism, but also features a distinct combination of instruments: only one violin and the addition of double bass.

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music.

Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. McBride is also a respected educator and advocate for youth, and serves as Artistic Director of Jazz House KiDS and the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Summer Sessions.

CMS Co-Artistic Director David Finckel is joined by colleagues from around the world in a program featuring string sextets, an ensemble comprised of pairs of violins, violas, and cellos.

With tastings on all three floors of SCMC's historic building, you'll have the chance to choose from over 100 varietals and enjoy delicious food from Martha's Catering. There will be a lot of great silent auctions items to bid on, too. All proceeds benefit St. Cecilia Music Center's mission-based programming in the community. The event runs from 6:00-9:00pm.

St. Cecilia Music Center is thrilled to honor Kate Pew Wolters with the sixth annual Helen DeVos Legacy Award. The gala celebration will take place on May 10, 2025. Join us in celebrating Kate Pew Wolters and her dedication to enriching the cultural life of West Michigan.