Berea College Music Department

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Berea College Music Department

The official page for the Berea College Department of Music

FACULTY AND STAFF:

Brittany Benningfield
Tripp Bratton
Mark Calkins
Gabriel Carranza
Laura Compton
Elizabeth DiSavino
Dr. Doug Drewek
Sam Garr
Sam Gleaves
John Hedger
Dr. Xiangtang Hong (Department Chair)
Dr. Jerram John
Brittany Johnson
Emily North (Senior Admin. Assistant/Building Manager)
Dr. Colby Norton
Dr. Madeline Rogers
David Simmons
Dr. Emmanuel J. Stokes
Randall Wilson
Bailey Yates

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ORAL ENSEMBLES:

Bel Canto Treble Singers
Black Music Ensemble
Concert Choir
Chamber Singers

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES:

African-Latin Percussion Ensemble
Bluegrass Ensemble
Folk-Roots Ensemble
Fusion Percussion Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Wind Ensemble

09/04/2026

Future music educators, this one's for you. 🎶

Join KCNAfME TODAY for food, photos, and a chance to connect with other students interested in music education!

📍 Presser 213 | ⏰ 4 PM

09/02/2026

If you were thinking about being late for Wind Ensemble…just don’t.

Many thanks to Dr. Colby Norton for being such a great sport! Meet us here at Presser on October 20th at 7:30p to see our (very punctual) Wind Ensemble in action!

08/31/2026

Shhhh... Don't tell everyone. 🤫🎹

The fourth floor of Presser is one of our favorite corners for morning practice. Drop by early with your coffee for a quiet building and a mountain view.

08/26/2026

A snippet from our first Departmental Recital! 🎶

Dr. Madeline Rogers and Prof. Sandra Morales Corrales performed a beautiful piano and violin duet for our students.

08/18/2026

🎶Interested in joining an ensemble?🎶

We have something for everyone! Pop by one of these open rehearsals to check out the music and sign up!

(Don't wait too long! The last day to add a course is August 25th!)

08/13/2026

The Music Office has been busy this summer with a refresh for our students to enjoy! We have everything a music student could want:

🪑Extra seating to gather and compare Theory exam answers
🛋️Comfy couch for finals week crash outs
🍬Replenished candy bowls for…academic purposes

Come check it out and say hello on campus next week!

08/10/2026

Your Fall 2026 soundtrack is here!🎶

Save the dates, bring a friend, and experience the incredible music our students and faculty are creating this semester.

We'll save you a seat!

(Student recitals will be added as the semester unfolds. Follow us and don't miss any updates!)

08/06/2026

Our halls are quiet for just a little while longer! We're counting down the days until Presser is making music again! See you soon!

04/28/2026

It's Departmental Recital Day! Stop by Gray Auditorium at 3p today for the final recital of the semester to support our talented student performers!
Or, catch it live online at vimeo.com/bereacollegemusic

04/14/2026

It's Departmental Recital Day! Stop by Gray Auditorium at 3p today for the penultimate recital of the semester to support our talented student performers!

Or, catch it live online at vimeo.com/bereacollegemusic

Address

101 Chestnut Street CPO 2194
Berea, KY
40404

Telephone

+18599853466

Website

http://www.berea.edu/music/

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