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Why study music? 

Careers in music are broad and diverse. Careers in teaching, performance, music therapy, church music, music industry, television/radio broadcasting, musicology, music business attorneys,  architectual acoustic consultants, and arts administrators provide a wide scope of career opportunities for today's musicians. Reflecting dignity and prestige, each music career brings satisfaction and happiness to the lives of countless people. Thousands of people in the United States find great pleasure through music as an avocation. 

Activities

The Music Department at SFCC offers a variety of experiences for all students who are interested in  performing or just learning a little more about music.   Those who are pursuing a four-year degree in music will find that our curriculum and instructors for of the highest quality and that the music credits earned at SFCC will transfer to nearly all four-year institutions. 

Performing vocal ensembles include the Concert Chorale, the Chamber Choir, and Soundsation Express (show choir).  The Jazz Runners is our instrumental ensemble.  For more information, check out the web pages under Fine Arts/Music.

Contact 

Kevin Schildknecht
Program Coordinator
Stauffacher Center for the Fine Arts, Room 66
(660) 596-7269
kschildknecht@sfccmo.edu

Sandy Cordes
Instructor
Stauffacher Center for the Fine Arts
(660) 596-7269
scordes@sfccmo.edu

Michael Grove
Instructor
Stauffacher Center for the Fine Arts
(660) 596-7269
mgrove@sfccmo.edu

Kevin Holbert
Instructor
Stauffacher Center for the Fine Arts
(660) 596-7269
kholbert@sfccmo.edu

Gwendolyn Kappelman
Instructor
Stauffacher Center for the Fine Arts
(660) 596-7269
gkappelman@sfccmo.edu

Phil Lewis
Instructor
Stauffacher Center for the Fine Arts
(660) 596-7269
plewis@sfccmo.edu

Sherry Gilpin Printz
Instructor
Stauffacher Center for the Fine Arts
(660) 596-7269
sprintz@sfccmo.edu