What does it take to turn a love of music into something more? At Brightpoint Community College, students are discovering that studying music is about more than learning notes and performing on stage. It takes dedication, creativity and a willingness to grow. In this edition of Meet the Major, Dr. David Guthrie, professor of music and head of Brightpoint's music program, shares how his lifelong passion for music shaped his career, the moments that make teaching rewarding and how Brightpoint helps students build a foundation for their next steps in music.

Whether you’re starting fresh or keeping your momentum going, there’s still time to sign up for fall classes kicking off on October 19 at Brightpoint.  Our second 7-week session gives you a simple way to keep moving forward before the end of the year.

For Kerrigan Sullivan, it started with a magic moment. She was about five years old when her mom took her to see a play. Sullivan remembers being completely swept up in the experience. By six, she had landed her first role. Today, as a professor of theatre and chair of Brightpoint’s Department of Performing Arts, she helps students create those magic moments for others.