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The Music program at Meramec offers courses and ensembles for all students. Classes are available for CORE42 general education credit, and also for the Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in music. This prepares a student to transfer into a 4-year Bachelor of Music program.

Music at Meramec's award-winning ensembles include a concert choir, chamber singers, orchestra and symphonic band -- available for CORE42 general education credit -- and jazz combos. Our ensembles perform annually with guest artists as part of the acclaimed Residency Concerts.

For more information, contact us at MeramecMusic@stlcc.edu or 314-984-7638.

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Jerry Myers, Professor & Program Coordinator

Dr. Grant Unnerstall, Assistant Professor

Dr. Thomas Zirkle, Professor (Forest Park & Meramec)

Dr. Paul Higdon, Professor (Florissant Valley)

Part-Time Faculty

Dr. Kelly Austermann

Brenda Bailey

Sebastian Buhts

Cheryl Conley

Dr. Erin Haupt

Dr. Kelly Krener

James Nacy

Joe Pastor

Music Ensembles

Music at Meramec's award-winning ensembles are available to credit students and community members alike. Credit students earn CORE42 general education credit as a member of our ensembles! Our groups regularly perform with Grammy-winning artists and in renown venues including Carnegie Hall!

Community members may register with Continuing Education.

Credit students may register in Banner using the following course numbers:

  • MUS 131 - Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Jazz Choir
  • MUS 132 - Orchestra
  • MUS 134 - Symphonic Band
  • MUS 138 - Jazz Combos

Contact the Program Coordinator if you have any questions.

2025-2026 Concert Season

Date Time Type Location
Saturday, Oct. 11 2 p.m. Chamber Concert Meramec Bluffs Chapel (1 Meramec Bluffs Dr, Ballwin, MO 63021)
Sunday, Oct. 19 3 p.m. Fall Instrumental Concert Meramec Theater
Sunday, Dec. 14 3 p.m. Holiday Concert Meramec Theater
Sunday, Mar. 8 3 p.m. Spring Instrumental Concert Meramec Theater
Sunday, May 3 3 p.m. Major Works Concert Meramec Theater
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