From its inception in 1979, the Brevard Music Center Association (BMCA) has provided invaluable service to the Brevard Music Center–supporting the programs and students of Brevard. BMCA members continue to volunteer in numerous ways that both raise and save money – from managing the Music Center’s gift shop, to coordinating fundraising events, and beautifying the campus.
Become a Volunteer
The Brevard Music Center Association is the volunteer corps of the Brevard Music Center. It comprises more than 200 volunteers, some of whom work year-round. The most visible volunteers are those wearing blue shirts at concerts.
They are ushers, concession stand staff, and gift shop workers. They directly interact with patrons, welcoming them and providing services during performances. Volunteers also serve in the Maestro Society Lounge, and at special events and receptions. In addition, volunteers help with landscaping the campus, administrative work in the office, and with marketing efforts. There is something to do for everyone who wants to share their time and talent with BMC!
2026 Volunteer Registration Period: February 17 – March 17
If you are a prospective volunteer interested in joining us for the 2026 season, please email: volunteer@brevardmusic.org
Please Note: Volunteers may sign up for a maximum of two Concert Committees; you are free to add Non-Concert Committees as desired.
Concert Committees
Concessions*
Assist BMC in providing a quality experience for concert attendees by selling refreshments during performances. Attendance at orientation and training sessions is required. Completion of online training for Alcohol Beverage Control is mandatory for concession cashiers. Opportunities for concession work are available year-round. Minimum Physical Requirements: Concession volunteers must be able to stand for at least 2 hours and work in a loud and fast-paced environment.
Assist BMC in providing a quality experience for concert attendees by selling refreshments during performances. Attendance at orientation and training sessions is required. Completion of online training for Alcohol Beverage Control is mandatory for concession cashiers. Opportunities for concession work are available year-round. Minimum Physical Requirements: Concession volunteers must be able to stand for at least 2 hours and work in a loud and fast-paced environment.
Harmony Gifts*
Help raise funds for BMC student scholarships by selling merchandise at the gift shop. This committee is looking for friendly volunteers to engage with patrons and promote merchandise during our summer performances. As a Harmony Gifts volunteer, you will work as part of a team and help with setup, serving patrons, and cleanup. Attendance at an orientation training session is required. Volunteers can expect to work at least 5 to 6 performances throughout the summer. Minimum Physical Requirements: Harmony Gifts volunteers must be able to stand for at least 2 hours.
Help raise funds for BMC student scholarships by selling merchandise at the gift shop. This committee is looking for friendly volunteers to engage with patrons and promote merchandise during our summer performances. As a Harmony Gifts volunteer, you will work as part of a team and help with setup, serving patrons, and cleanup. Attendance at an orientation training session is required. Volunteers can expect to work at least 5 to 6 performances throughout the summer. Minimum Physical Requirements: Harmony Gifts volunteers must be able to stand for at least 2 hours.
Maestro Society Lounge**
The Maestro Society Lounge is a special venue for Brevard Music Center’s most generous supporters to relax, socialize, and renew friendships. Volunteers in the Maestro Society Lounge warmly and respectfully welcome Maestro Society members and their guests before performances and during intermissions, serving refreshments in an atmosphere that celebrates the contributions of donors. Working in the lounge requires teamwork, which includes tasks such as setup, serving, and cleanup. Opportunities for volunteers are available at 2 to 4 performances each summer season. Attendance at orientation training is expected, and all volunteers are required to complete online Alcohol Beverage Control training. Minimum Physical Requirement: Volunteers must be able to stand for up to three hours.
The Maestro Society Lounge is a special venue for Brevard Music Center’s most generous supporters to relax, socialize, and renew friendships. Volunteers in the Maestro Society Lounge warmly and respectfully welcome Maestro Society members and their guests before performances and during intermissions, serving refreshments in an atmosphere that celebrates the contributions of donors. Working in the lounge requires teamwork, which includes tasks such as setup, serving, and cleanup. Opportunities for volunteers are available at 2 to 4 performances each summer season. Attendance at orientation training is expected, and all volunteers are required to complete online Alcohol Beverage Control training. Minimum Physical Requirement: Volunteers must be able to stand for up to three hours.
Ushers*
Help BMC staff ensure the safety and satisfaction of patrons at approximately 60 concerts during the summer festival and 8 concerts in the off-season Parker Concert Series. Each concert requires about 10-20 volunteers. Ushers should be comfortable performing the following duties: Welcome, assist, and seat patrons. Electronically scan tickets (basic training will be provided). Walk around the WPA and up and down the risers at Parker Concert Hall. Assist patrons who may have walkers or wheelchairs. Respond tactfully to patron questions and concerns. The time commitment is around 3½ hours per concert, and volunteers are asked to serve at a minimum of 3 concerts during the summer season. Attendance at orientation training is expected. Minimum physical requirements: Be on your feet for 2 to 3 hours, walk up and down steps or risers, and read the ticket information on phones and paper tickets (which is somewhat small text).
Help BMC staff ensure the safety and satisfaction of patrons at approximately 60 concerts during the summer festival and 8 concerts in the off-season Parker Concert Series. Each concert requires about 10-20 volunteers. Ushers should be comfortable performing the following duties: Welcome, assist, and seat patrons. Electronically scan tickets (basic training will be provided). Walk around the WPA and up and down the risers at Parker Concert Hall. Assist patrons who may have walkers or wheelchairs. Respond tactfully to patron questions and concerns. The time commitment is around 3½ hours per concert, and volunteers are asked to serve at a minimum of 3 concerts during the summer season. Attendance at orientation training is expected. Minimum physical requirements: Be on your feet for 2 to 3 hours, walk up and down steps or risers, and read the ticket information on phones and paper tickets (which is somewhat small text).
Welcome/Raffle*
Serve as an ambassador for the BMC and the Brevard community at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium, the Parker Concert Hall, and the Porter Center summer concert events, as well as at downtown festivals. Your role will involve welcoming patrons to concerts and sharing information and encouraging support of the Annual Student Scholarship Fund by promoting the sale of raffle tickets for a chance to win a new car. We welcome friendly volunteers who enjoy interacting with visitors. Attendance at orientation training is required.
Serve as an ambassador for the BMC and the Brevard community at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium, the Parker Concert Hall, and the Porter Center summer concert events, as well as at downtown festivals. Your role will involve welcoming patrons to concerts and sharing information and encouraging support of the Annual Student Scholarship Fund by promoting the sale of raffle tickets for a chance to win a new car. We welcome friendly volunteers who enjoy interacting with visitors. Attendance at orientation training is required.
* Volunteers of these committees are required to wear official volunteer shirts (which can be ordered when registering) and khaki slacks/skirts when working at concerts.
** Volunteers of these committees are required to wear white shirts and black slacks or skirts when working.
The Volunteer Experience
“There is such joy and creativity here, such hope for the future and celebration of the present. It is an honor and privilege to be a part of such an outstanding organization.”
Non-Concert Committees
Deliveries & Special Projects
Help spread the word about BMC by joining the Deliveries and Special Projects Committee. Formerly known as the Mailing & Deliveries Committee, this group’s primary function is to deliver BMC promotional materials to local and nearby communities each April/May. Periodically we may assist with other BMC projects such as filling Prelude Gala gift bags or other BMC promotional projects.
Help spread the word about BMC by joining the Deliveries and Special Projects Committee. Formerly known as the Mailing & Deliveries Committee, this group’s primary function is to deliver BMC promotional materials to local and nearby communities each April/May. Periodically we may assist with other BMC projects such as filling Prelude Gala gift bags or other BMC promotional projects.
Landscape
Share your gardening skills in beautifying the BMC campus. You may adopt an individual garden space and/or work in groups. Participate in the planning and implementation of the gardens. Volunteers do light to moderate physical labor. Volunteers can work flexible hours of their choosing. This committee is active from spring through autumn.
Share your gardening skills in beautifying the BMC campus. You may adopt an individual garden space and/or work in groups. Participate in the planning and implementation of the gardens. Volunteers do light to moderate physical labor. Volunteers can work flexible hours of their choosing. This committee is active from spring through autumn.
Photography & Communications
Disseminate information to the community through local publications and media outlets in order to interest locals and summer visitors in joining our team of volunteers. Our main need is for people with a good eye and a quality cell phone camera to capture those special moments that volunteers experience during their work. Attendance at orientation training is expected.
Disseminate information to the community through local publications and media outlets in order to interest locals and summer visitors in joining our team of volunteers. Our main need is for people with a good eye and a quality cell phone camera to capture those special moments that volunteers experience during their work. Attendance at orientation training is expected.
Special Events
Assist BMC at unique non-concert events by helping with setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup, while comfortably interacting with vendors, staff, sponsors, and donors. Previous BMC Maestro Society Lounge or Concessions experience is helpful. Completion of online training for Alcohol Beverage Control is required for Special Events volunteers. Volunteers for this committee must wear a solid white shirt and either black pants or skirt. Special Events volunteer opportunities are limited in number and may be available on a pop-up basis year-round. Minimum physical requirements: Special Events volunteers must be able to stand for 4+ hours.
Assist BMC at unique non-concert events by helping with setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup, while comfortably interacting with vendors, staff, sponsors, and donors. Previous BMC Maestro Society Lounge or Concessions experience is helpful. Completion of online training for Alcohol Beverage Control is required for Special Events volunteers. Volunteers for this committee must wear a solid white shirt and either black pants or skirt. Special Events volunteer opportunities are limited in number and may be available on a pop-up basis year-round. Minimum physical requirements: Special Events volunteers must be able to stand for 4+ hours.
Volunteer Office
Work in support of BMC staff and BMCA Committees to maintain and utilize the volunteer database and lend office assistance. Tasks include reviewing the annual volunteer registration form and providing input on changes for the new season, maintaining prospective volunteer email lists, coordinating volunteer shirt orders and distribution, creating volunteer name badges, and facilitating email and telephone communications. The Volunteer Office committee also assists with the Volunteer Orientation Luncheon and Volunteer Appreciation Night. The Committee works year-round but is busiest from January through May and in late July/early August. Volunteers who are comfortable using Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and have good organizational skills would enjoy working with the Volunteer Office.
Work in support of BMC staff and BMCA Committees to maintain and utilize the volunteer database and lend office assistance. Tasks include reviewing the annual volunteer registration form and providing input on changes for the new season, maintaining prospective volunteer email lists, coordinating volunteer shirt orders and distribution, creating volunteer name badges, and facilitating email and telephone communications. The Volunteer Office committee also assists with the Volunteer Orientation Luncheon and Volunteer Appreciation Night. The Committee works year-round but is busiest from January through May and in late July/early August. Volunteers who are comfortable using Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and have good organizational skills would enjoy working with the Volunteer Office.
Volunteer Support
The Volunteer Support committee represents the BMCA in recruiting volunteers at community events, performing community outreach, and encouraging referrals from current volunteers and media. The committee also works to retain volunteers through communications and activities to build engagement, while recognizing volunteers for their work and dedication.
The Volunteer Support committee represents the BMCA in recruiting volunteers at community events, performing community outreach, and encouraging referrals from current volunteers and media. The committee also works to retain volunteers through communications and activities to build engagement, while recognizing volunteers for their work and dedication.
Volunteer Technology Committee
The Volunteer Technology Committee is a team of two to five individuals who configure and administer the Music Center’s volunteer management software. Tasks include managing volunteer data, communicating with committee chairpersons and volunteers, retrieving important volunteer data through searches and reporting, customizing account settings to track new information, providing support, and training committee chairpersons and volunteers on the use of the system. Candidates should be team players, detail oriented, and have data processing or information technology experience in their background. As a member of the technology team, you will have a busy period from March through mid-May (10 to 25 hours per week, occasionally) and 10 to 15 hours per month the remainder of the year. If you are the type of person who enjoys sharing their technical skills in support of a great organization, you are the type of person the Volunteer Technology Committee needs.
The Volunteer Technology Committee is a team of two to five individuals who configure and administer the Music Center’s volunteer management software. Tasks include managing volunteer data, communicating with committee chairpersons and volunteers, retrieving important volunteer data through searches and reporting, customizing account settings to track new information, providing support, and training committee chairpersons and volunteers on the use of the system. Candidates should be team players, detail oriented, and have data processing or information technology experience in their background. As a member of the technology team, you will have a busy period from March through mid-May (10 to 25 hours per week, occasionally) and 10 to 15 hours per month the remainder of the year. If you are the type of person who enjoys sharing their technical skills in support of a great organization, you are the type of person the Volunteer Technology Committee needs.
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Volunteer FAQs
What is the difference between BMCA and BMC?
- The Brevard Music Center Association (BMCA) is the volunteer organization that supports Brevard Music Center (BMC). It comprises more than 200 volunteers, some of whom work year-round.
- The mission of BMCA is to promote and support the vision, mission, and strategic plans of BMC through volunteerism and community outreach.
What is the time commitment for BMCA volunteers?
- Volunteering with the Brevard Music Center is a serious commitment that requires training time beyond time spent simply volunteering. This is especially true for those who have chosen to join a Concert Committee. We would love to have you as a BMCA volunteer, but please consider the time required before you sign up.
- Each season, volunteers may sign up for a maximum of two Concert Committees which include Concessions, Harmony Gifts, Maestro Society Lounge, Ushers, and Welcome Raffle. Volunteers may also join Non-concert Committees which include Deliveries/Special Projects, Landscape, Photography & Communications, Special Events, Volunteer Office, Volunteer Support and Volunteer Technology. Committee descriptions are available on the BMC Volunteer page.
- Some Committees are active only during the performance season of May through August. Other Committees may have year-round opportunities to volunteer. Seasonal commitments are included in the Committee descriptions available on the BMC Volunteer page.
- For Concert Committee volunteers, the Chair of that committee will inform you of the number of concerts you can expect to work during the regular performance season. There is also information in the Committee descriptions available on the BMC Volunteer page.
- During April, all concert volunteers are required to attend a VicNet training session. Vicnet is the online concert scheduling system used by the BMCA. BMCA system administrators provide in-person, Zoom, and online training sessions for VicNet during April. All Concert Committee volunteers, both new and returning, must be comfortable using VicNet to schedule themselves for performances.
- Individual committee orientation sessions will take place in April and May, either before or at the Welcome Luncheon and Orientation in late May.
Are volunteers offered training?
- Both new and returning volunteers are offered training by the BMCA Board and also by their respective Committee Chairs.
- Typically, a day in late May is designated as the Welcome Luncheon and Orientation for all BMCA volunteers. On this day, all Concert Committees hold training sessions to familiarize volunteers with their duties and to allow for any questions to be answered.
- New volunteers may be assigned to work with experienced volunteers as mentors.
Will I be assigned to specific dates/performances?
- Volunteers sign up for concert dates using the online scheduling system, VicNet; these dates are based on availability. Self-scheduling is conducted during a 2-to-3-week period in April and May. Volunteers must have attended one of the VicNet training sessions offered in April prior to self-scheduling.
Where are the volunteer venues?
- There are three performance venues affiliated with the Brevard Music Center: the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium (WPA) and Parker Concert Hall on the BMC campus and the Porter Center at Brevard College.
- Typically, there are 60+ summer performances across all venues.
What do volunteers wear at concerts?
- Volunteers on most Concert Committees must wear a blue BMCA Volunteer polo or long-sleeve shirt and khaki pants or skirts when working at Brevard Music Center Summer Institute & Camp concerts. No shorts are allowed.
- The blue BMCA Volunteer shirts must be purchased when registering as a volunteer. The cost is typically $25.00 and is required if you are a new volunteer and do not have one. These shirts, as well as your official name tags, will be available for pick up at the Welcome Luncheon and Orientation
- Maestro Society Lounge and Special Events volunteers wear solid white shirts and black pants or skirts when volunteering and do not require purchase of the blue BMCA Volunteer shirt.
Is there parking available for volunteers?
- Volunteers should park in the regular parking areas for BMC patrons. There are no designated parking facilities for volunteers.
Will I be able to see performances?
- When working at a performance, each Concert Committee volunteer receives one free concert ticket (subject to availability) for a BMC-designated seat. If a concert is sold out, the volunteer may receive a ticket for lawn seating at WPA, or obstructed view seats or standing room only at Parker Concert Hall or Porter Center.
- Volunteers typically are able to see the entire performance. Concert volunteers are required to work before the concert and during intermission. They may be permitted to watch the performance during the first half but are still considered to be on duty. After intermission, they may be free to stay for the second half or leave. The exceptions are the Usher Committee volunteers who are required to stay and work the entire performance.
What are the perks of volunteering?
- Concert Committee volunteers will receive a ticket to watch an event when volunteering at a concert as described in Will I be able to see performances section above (subject to availability).
- Active Non-Concert Committee volunteers receive two vouchers that can be exchanged for concert tickets during the summer season. Some exclusions may apply.
- All volunteers are offered two complimentary tickets to the concert that is in conjunction with the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. All volunteers are invited to a post-concert reception sponsored by the Brevard Music Center. This reception is a celebration of all volunteers with great food, beverages, and camaraderie. Outstanding volunteers are also recognized at this time.
How can I learn more about BMCA and volunteering?
- You can learn more about the Brevard Music Center Association’s mission, organization, events, and expectations by reading the Volunteer Handbook.
- You can also contact: volunteer@brevardmusic.org
How do I register to become a volunteer?
- Online registration is open for four weeks from mid-February to mid-March every year. In February, volunteers from the previous season receive an email announcement with a registration link.
- Inquiries from new volunteers are tracked year-round. If you are interested in becoming a BMCA volunteer, send an email to volunteer@brevardmusic.org and request a registration form be sent to you in February.
- All volunteers must register each year by submitting the online registration form.
Important Dates
- Annual Registration: February – March
- Required Annual VicNet Training: April
- Self-scheduling Period: Beginning of May
- Summer Festival Season: June – August