Music at Meramec
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
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 |