– Psalm 96
Music is one of the great gifts with which God has blessed us and one of the great vehicles through which we express our praise and worship. The music ministry of Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church is dedicated to providing joyful and meaningful worship of the Almighty during the weekly Sunday services. We strive to offer quality music that not only enhances the worship services, but also strengthens and enriches our faith and lives. In addition, the music ministry offers opportunities for persons to use and develop their talents and abilities, as well as to grow in their faith.
Chancel Choir:
The Chancel Choir provides the main musical leadership for the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, as well as other special services. This group rehearses on Wednesday evenings in the choir room from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The choir sings a variety of music and periodically performs larger choral works. High school students, college students, and adults are welcome to join the Chancel Choir.
Westminster Ringers:
The Westminster Ringers help support the music ministry by playing during the worship services about once a month and on special holiday services. The handbell group consists of adults of a variety of ages and rehearses on Wednesday night from 5:15 – 6:15 pm in the choir room. High school students, college students, and adults are welcome to join the Westminster Ringers. Basic music reading skills are greatly helpful, but not essential.
Instrumentalists:
Psalm 150 tells us to praise the Lord with instruments. Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church is fortunate to have several instrumentalists in our congregation who share their talents by playing in the worship services. This offers variety for the congregation, but is also a way to serve God through music. Instruments have included trumpet, flute, violin, and piano.
CONCERT SERIES:
To further celebrate God’s gift of music, concerts for the church and community are periodically offered by our music ministry. Concerts have included the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, Blue Ridge Ringers, Astralis Chamber Ensemble, the Raleigh Ringers, the North Carolina Boys Choir, a piano/clarinet recital by members of the Mountain Chamber Players, Dr. Eunice Stackhouse, pianist, and several college ensembles including: the Appalachian State University Brass Quintet, Furmen University Ensembles (Belle Voci) and (Hartness and Gladden String Quartets) and various recitals given by students attending Brevard College.
B-DRPC Concert Series programs for 2026-2027
Friday, October 23 @ 7 p.m. – Astralis Chamber Ensemble – “An Evening of Baroque Music”
Sunday, December 6 @ the 11 a.m. – Worship Service – B-DRPC Chancel Choir and chamber orchestra will present an “American Christmas”
Sunday, February 7 @ 3 p.m. – Organ Recital – Members of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present their annual members recital.
Sunday, May 9 @ 4 p.m. – Blue Ridge Ringers – The Blue Ridge Ringers return with another varied program of handbell music.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS:
Friday, November 20 @ 5 p.m. – Evensong Service – B-DRPC Chancel Choir and Westminster Ringers will join with the choirs from St. Philip’s Episcopal for a celebratory Evensong Service at St. Philips. This service celebrates St. Philip’s 100th Anniversary.
Sunday, March 14, 3 p.m. – Brevard Philharmonic Chamber Concert – This is a ticketed event and tickets can be purchased on the Philharmonic website.
The B-DRPC 2025-26 Concert Series Included the Following Artists:
ASTRALIS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT, ASHEVILLE JAZZ ORCHESTRA, FURMAN UNIVERSITY ENSEMBLES
*An Additional Concert Opportunity was Presented by:
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CONCERT SPONSORSHIP
To keep our concerts free to our members and the public, we are asking you to be a sponsor of the series. Sponsorship levels can be found below. Consider being a patron of the arts here at B-DRPC.
Concert Series Sponsorship
Bronze Level – $50 – $100 Silver Level – $101-$250
Gold Level – $251 – $500 Platinum Level – $501 – $750
The music program warmly invites anyone with an affinity for music to consider taking part in this vital ministry. If interested, please contact the church music director at (828) 884-2645 ext. 4.