Major or Minor in Music

Take The Stage

Brevard's diverse group of student and faculty performers will push you to realize your full potential as you grow into the music career you've always been meant to pursue.

Brevard College

Music

Brevard College's Music Program immerses you in your craft, both on and off campus.

You'll find a vibrant community of student musicians, a world-class performance facility, breathtaking scenery, and faculty who are passionate about your success.

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) has accredited Brevard College since 1967.

Schedule your campus visit experience and learn more about audition dates and scholarship opportunities for students of the fine arts.

NASM

National Association of Schools of Music Accredited

With a Brevard education, you'll have developed both the musical and interpersonal skills that matter to your chosen career path-communication, collaboration, problem-solving, leadership, professionalism, and personal accountability.

About the Music Program

You'll receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music with concentrations in Performance and Musical Theatre. 

Music majors can enter into many fields or professions!

Here's a small sample of what you can do with a Music degree from Brevard College:

  • Arts Administration
  • Children's Choir Director
  • Church Musician 
  • Composer
  • High School Chorus Teacher
  • Musical Editor
  • Professional Opera Singer or Orchestra Member 
  • Professor

Here are some samples of the accomplishments and positions held by BC Music graduates:

  • High School Chorus Teacher
  • Middle School Band Director
  • Arts Administrator
  • International Jazz Competition Winner
  • Internationally touring performer
  • Church Organist and Choirmaster
  • Graduate schools: University of North Carolina (Greensboro and Chapel Hill); University of Tennessee; University of Colorado at Boulder; Shenandoah Conservatory; University of Kentucky
  • Faculty who nurture and challenge, helping you reach your full potential
  • Frequent performance opportunities and enthusiastic support from the community
  • A professional accompanist as part of your applied study
  • Trips to regional conferences, such as NATS, NCMEA, AMS, PASIC
  • A community of collaboration: students and faculty, composers and performers, musicians and actors, artists, poets, and ecologists
  • Rigorous training that will prepare you for grad school, performance, teaching, or careers in other fields

You can pursue:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
  • Minor in Music

Music majors receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music. Music Education majors receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music Education.

"I highly recommend Brevard for the opportunity to expand your thinking, enlighten your experience and to grow as a person."

- Cynthia 
Visit Brevard

Come experience the Brevard College Music Program for yourself!

Visitation is the best way to see if our Music Program is a good fit for you.

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