Music has been an important part of Brewton-Parker’s cultural and academic life since 1914. The college has been an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1992.
The Division of Music provides a comprehensive study of music through music literature, theory, performance, history, technology and education. We believe that students are the heart of our program. They are active participants in their own aesthetic growth and creative enrichment. The music program encourages students to develop performing skills through private study and through participation in the college music ensembles.
Recognizing the need for a listening audience, the program offers a variety of courses for the general student body that assume no previous musical background and that are designed to enhance an understanding of the continuing tradition of the world's music.
The music program at BPC is unique in that it currently offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music as well as three Bachelor of Music degree concentrations in Music Education, Church Music, and Performance. A minor in music is also available.
Across Georgia and throughout the nation, our music graduates have established a reputation for quality through local church ministry, school music programs, and through national organizations.
Our team of committed faculty and staff and our truly inviting campus make Brewton-Parker College an excellent choice for dedicated musicians.
“Diane Bish is a worldwide ambassador for the organ and its music..."
The American Organist
“Her playing is virtuosic and solidly musical….she blasted the crowd out of its pews in a whooping standing ovation.”
The Boston Globe
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Vladislav Lavrik, September 27th
"The horn of Vlad Lavrik was pure, sonorous and soaring."
The Orange County Register
".... Lavrik's triumphant final notes
drew a deserved ovation."
The Napa News
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Michael Nigro, September 30th
Nigro is an excellent guitarist, drawing a multitude of tone colors from his instrument and displaying great technical dexterity. He has a wide dynamic range, a very pretty sound, and an ability to vary his articulation for expressive purposes... Nigro performs with ease and a sense of style.
Long Beach Gazzette
The audience was enthralled by
Mr. Nigro's passionate performance of South American guitar pieces... He displayed expert guitar technique, especially in the sensitive dynamics, crisp rhythms, and rich palettes of color that he brought to his playing. He also had a nice, easy rapport with the audience, to whom he directed interesting comments about the music ... A terrifically satisfying event all around!"
San Diego Public Library
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Mary McDonald, October 10th
.......Mary McDonald is a multi-talented musician from Knoxville, Tennessee. Composer, arranger, producer, pianist and organist, Mary is active as a choral clinician, traveling throughout the United States conducting workshops and concertizing. She is the composer of nearly 300 published choral anthems, has served many years as accompanist for the Tennessee Men's Chorale, and was the featured composer for the 1990 Southern Baptist Convention.
Brewton-Parker College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate's and Bachelor's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Brewton-Parker College.
