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Stanley Harrold, a Civil War historian at South Carolina State University, spoke Jan. 27, 2011, on “Abolitionism and the Coming of the Civil War.” Harrold has done extensive research on the complex dynamics leading to the Civil War. His most recent book, “Border War,” was published November 2010 by the… Read More

Watch the Jan. 27, 2011, talk “String Things,” part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Mitchell Korn leads a participatory and in-depth exploration of orchestral string instruments: their construction; sound production; techniques and histories. Audience members try out various instruments and directly participate in the joys, frustrations and challenges of… Read More

Nathan’s journey to life takes a turn filled with hope, thanks to the greatest gift of all…a new heart. Watch this VUCast update on the child whose story touched us all. [vucastblurb]… Read More

Watch video of the class “Symphony 101,” held Jan. 20, 2011. Giancarlo Guerrero, music director and conductor of the Nashville Symphony, leads an engaging and invigorating discussion about the elements and structure of the music of the symphony orchestra. What is a symphony? Maestro Guerrero will dissect the symphonic form… Read More

Watch video of the Jan. 13, 2011, class “The Musician’s World.” Mitchell Korn explores the mind set, culture, training, daily preparation and perspectives of the symphonic musician. Audience members learn about rehearsal regiments, the role of the musician’s teacher(s); the complexity of musical and intellectual tasks; and the challenges of… Read More

Are conspiracy theories just for fun? Do they do service or do they do damage? Are we right to question official stories or are we just making it harder for the truth to be known? The Tennessee Repertory Theatre’s production of Yankee Tavern is a fierce, funny, suspenseful, and ultimately… Read More

The Blair Big Band, directed by Billy Adair, joins Blair resident group Nashville Jazz Orchestra, directed by Jim Williamson, for Winter Jazz, December 11, 2010, in Ingram Hall. Read More

Blair Children’s Chorus, directed by Hazel Somerville and Coni Ely Guerin. Featuring the Blair Children’s Concert Choir, Young Men’s Chorus, Choristers, Nashville Boychoir at Blair and Young Singers of Blair. December 10, 2010. Read More

Vanderbilt Wind Symphony, conducted by Thomas Verrier perform “Masterworks: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” October 8, 2010, in Ingram Hall. Works by Antonin Dvorak and John Corigliano; featuring the world premiere of SIRENS, version for wind symphony, by Leanna Primiani. Read More

Vanderbilt Opera Theatre presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” by Otto Nicolai; directed by Gayle Shay; performed November 14, 2010, in Blair’s Ingram Hall. The Opera Theatre is accompanied by the Vanderbilt Orchestra, conducted by Robin Fountain. This is Act II. Watch Act I. Read More

Vanderbilt Opera Theatre presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” by Otto Nicolai; directed by Gayle Shay; performed November 14, 2010, in Blair’s Ingram Hall. The Opera Theatre is accompanied by the Vanderbilt Orchestra, conducted by Robin Fountain. This is Act I. Watch Act II. Read More

Celebrating Schumann’s Chamber Music – The Blakemore Trio and the Blair String Quartet, with Kathryn Plummer, viola and Gloria Chien, piano. A joint concert featuring Schumann’s Piano Quartet, Op. 47 and Piano Quintet, Op. 44. The concert was performed October 11, 2010, as part of a two-day celebration of the 200th… Read More

A Year of Song: Robert’s Gift to Clara – a celebration of the music and letters of composer Robert Schumann and his wife Clara. Narrated by Jim Lovensheimer; performers include soprano Amy Jarman, lyric baritone Jonathan Retzlaff; mezzo soprano Gayle Shay; pianist Melissa Rose. Concert is part of a two-day… Read More

The Vanderbilt Orchestra, conducted by Robin Fountain, performed Symphony No. 4 by Felix Mendelssohn September 16, 2010, in Ingram Hall. Read More

John Johns and Friends “Mixing it Up” in Ingram Hall on September 30, 2010. Guitarist Johns is joined by Kirsten Cassel, cello; Jared Hauser, oboe; Amy Jarman, soprano; Jane Kirchner, flute; Kathryn Plummer, viola; and Christian Teal, violin. Read More

Watch videos of the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. events: Jan. 17 Keynote Event featuring the Vanderbilt gospel choir Voices of Praise; winners of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center’s MLK Essay and Oratorical contest; and the keynote address by Civil Rights leader and former NAACP Chairman Julian Bond. Jan. Read More

Vanderbilt is using a bold new approach in the fight against cancer; learn how each patient’s genetic make-up is creating the newest weapon against tumors. Plus, the app you need before having a baby, and 365 amazing views of Vandy! [vucastblurb]… Read More

He’s played with everyone from Lady Gaga to Dizzy Gillespie. Vanderbilt graduate Daniel Bernard Roumain, better known as DBR, composes classical music with a modern, sometimes hip-hop twist, with his instrument of choice, the violin. DBR came back to Nashville to teach Vanderbilt students and kids at the W.O Smith… Read More

Meet an impressive Vanderbilt engineering undergrad who created an iPhone app that’s bringing fine art to your fingertips. Read More

Two Vanderbilt Peabody undergrads took on an emotional and massive task of doing research and raising money for educational programs in Uganda—especially for the young women of that country. VUCast’s Dagny Stuart shows us how the two students traveled thousands of miles to see first-hand the problems young women face… Read More