Mission Statement for the Mitchell Community College Music Department
The Music Department provides equitable access to a comprehensive and individualized music education for the community of learners we serve.
We will be an artistic catalyst that nurtures intellect, ignites creative thought, fosters innovation, values individual talents, provides a pathway for transfer, and transforms lives for our community and beyond.
Start your career in music at Mitchell with an Associate in Fine Arts in Music degree. Our accredited program prepares you for transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Award-winning faculty members are professional musicians who provide individual and small-group lessons. Be challenged and supported by high-quality instruction and personal attention as you progress in musicianship and performance. You will gain knowledge in music theory and music history. You will also develop your talents in solo recitals and ensemble concerts learning from professional musicians in master classes, recitals and ensemble performances.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
Program Information
Music education
Music therapy
Church or sacred music
Music industry/recording business
Professional music performance
Articulation Agreements
The University of North Carolina System and the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities System have a state-wide Uniform Articulation Agreement (UAA) in Music with the NC Community College System for the AFA in Music degree to the BM or BA degree in Music.
The agreement was jointly created by the North Carolina Community College System AFA in Music programs and the University of NC System and the NC Independent Colleges and Universities System. The UAA is focused on facilitating transfer for students who begin music studies at a community college and transfer to one of the four-year BM/BA programs.
University of NC System AFA in MUS to BM Universal Articulation Agreement
NC Independent Colleges and Universities System AFA in MUS to BM and BA UAA
Placement Exam and Scholarships
As a music major at Mitchell, you will take four semesters of Written Theory, Aural Theory, and two semesters of Class Piano. Your success in these classes is dependent upon already having had enough musical experience to be able to read music and to demonstrate a basic perception of pitch and rhythm. To make sure you are prepared for the core sequence of theory classes, as a new music major at Mitchell you will be required to take the Music Theory Placement Exam.
Study Resources
Scholarships are awarded to students who complete the FAFSA and the Mitchell CC Scholarship application, who have a 2.0 GPA or higher, who are enrolled for nine or more credit hours, who also meet any donor specific criteria for the scholarship established.
Ratchford Scholarship $500 awarded every semester
Carithers Scholarship $500 awarded every semester
Mitchell Music Scholarship $1,000 has been awarded annually
Dr. Beverly Brown, Coordinator/Instructor
(704) 978-5479
bbrown@mitchellcc.edu
Mitchell Community College’s Music Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
Dr. Beverly Brown, Department Chair, 704-978-5479, bbrown@mitchellcc.edu
PhD UNC Greensboro
MM University of GA
BM Appalachian State University
Emily Schuttenberg, Piano, Aural Skills, Accompanist, 704-978-5425, eschuttenberg@mitchellcc.edu
MM Western Carolina University
BA Huntingdon College
Dr. Sam Ambrose, Tuba
DMA University of Maryland
MM The Peabody Institute of John Hopkins UniversityBM.Ed Florida State University
Eduardo Cedeño: Strings
MM Butler University
BA Butler University
Kathryn Dean: Fundamentals
M.M.Ed Florida State University
BM Lancaster University
Miranda Henry: Saxophone
DMA student UNC Greensboro
MM University of Tennessee
BM University of Iowa
Anne Linebarger: Trumpet
MM University of New Mexico
BM Florida State University
Samantha O’Hare: Flute
DMA student UNC Greensboro
MM University of Massachusetts Amherst
BA Mount Holyoke College
Cynthia Spell, Guitar
MM East Carolina University
BM East Carolina University
Kathleen Smith: Voice, Chorus
MM Erskine Theological Seminary
BM Erskine CollegeJoshua Stevenson: Trombone, Band
M.M.Ed UNC Greensboro
BM Appalachian State University
Lynn Wilemon: Theory, Music History
MM Appalachian State University
BM UNC Charlotte
Xin Yin: Percussion
DMA student UNC Greensboro
MM University of North Texas
BM Baylor University
