The Brevard Music Center, a summer institute and festival, teaches gifted young musicians to prepare and perform great musical works at a high artistic level.
The Brevard Music Center creates a community of student and professional musicians each summer who inspire each other and aim for ever-higher levels of artistry. 40,000 audience members support and encourage students and guest artists in world class performances.
Students from across the United States and around the world bring our campus to life each season. They demonstrate a high level of creativity, self-discipline, a sense of teamwork, and work ethic. All of nearly one thousand students work closely with faculty, and have the opportunity to rehearse and perform alongside their mentors. A summer at the Brevard Music Center is a transforming experience: seven weeks that change young lives.
Our Artist Faculty, accomplished professional musicians, devote their entire summer to teaching and performing. They are joined by guest artists and conductors who join them at Brevard to inspire students through private teaching, master classes, and public performances.
The Board of Trustees and Staff passionately work together in service of the BMC mission. They provide the human and financial resources required to support our students in all aspects of their learning and development.
The supporters – donors, volunteers, and audience members – are inspired by our students and faculty, imaginative programming, and excellent performances. Brevard Music Center is committed to creating a space for great music of all genres – from classical orchestra and opera to jazz and bluegrass.
The campus is set on 180 wooded acres in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. This picturesque natural setting enables creativity and shared experiences that last a lifetime.