The music programs at Brevard College support the mission of the institution by seeking to foster the creative, intellectual, and spiritual growth of musicians by instilling a commitment to artistic and personal excellence within a vital community of learners. The Music Department at Brevard is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and offers the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students may also elect to combine the music major with minors in other fields such as theater, art, religion, and organizational leadership. The Music Department offers a wide variety of courses focusing on diverse aspects of the discipline, including courses in history, theory, analysis, and composition coupled with intensive performance opportunities. The program accommodates students with a variety of levels of experience and encourages them to rise to higher levels of achievement.
All music students participate in both large and chamber ensembles .
The Paul Porter Center for Performing Arts , which houses our new concert hall and Institute for Sacred Music , regularly provides access to world-class professional performances.