Polly Brecht

Biography

Polly Purcell Brecht is a native of Galesburg, Illinois. She moved back to the area last year from Nashville, Tn where she was a Professor at the Blair School/Vanderbilt and Organist/Music Associate at Westminster Presbyterian for over 30 years. She received degrees in piano, organ, and harpsichord performance from Indiana University and Florida State University, with additional studies at Oberlin, University of Houston, and the Eastman School. She also holds the performer’s certificate in organ performance and was a finalist in many competitions, including the Detroit AGO Nationals. Prior to Nashville Dr. Brecht was tenured Professor at Middle Tn State University for over 10 years, and has served many churches in Tennessee, Florida, Houston, Indiana, and Illinois. Dr. Brecht has extensive experience in solo and collaborative work on piano, organ, and harpsichord. She looks forward to working at Bradley and meeting its faculty and students.