Performances
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Video: Blair Big Band presents Winter Jazz
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 MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: Blair Children’s Chorus
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 MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: Vanderbilt Wind Symphony: “Masterworks: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
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 MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Act II
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 MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Act I
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 MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: Celebrating Schumann’s Chamber Music
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 MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: A Year of Song: Robert’s Gift to Clara
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 MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: Vanderbilt Orchestra: Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 4”
The Vanderbilt Orchestra, conducted by Robin Fountain, performed Symphony No. 4 by Felix Mendelssohn September 16, 2010, in Ingram Hall. Read MoreJan 21, 2011
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Video: John Johns and Friends “Mixing it Up”
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 MoreJan 21, 2011
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DBR: The new face of classical music
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 MoreJan 13, 2011
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Actor and Vanderbilt alumnus Lance Kinsey shares life lessons with students
He’s known as the lovable airhead in the slapstick “Police Academy” movies. What you may not know is that Lance Kinsey’s acting chops were honed right here at Vanderbilt. More than 30 years after graduating, the actor came back to share his life lessons with a new generation of Vanderbilt… Read MoreJan 13, 2011
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Nashville Opera’s Andre Chenier
The real Andrea Chénier was one of the last victims of the Reign of Terror because of his controversial political beliefs. The opera’s Chénier was a victim of something much more visceral – jealousy. This Sept. 17, 2010, InsideOut of the Lunch Box explores the similarities and differences in the… Read MoreSep 20, 2010
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Watch: SANKOFA, Vanderbilt’s African Drumming and Dance Ensemble
Watch video of SANKOFA, Vanderbilt’s African Drumming and Dance Ensemble. The April 5, 2010, performance took place in Ingram Hall at Blair School of Music. Gyane Kwame Ahima, director. Media Contact: Cindy Steine cindy.steine@vanderbilt.edu… Read MoreApr 30, 2010
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Watch: Vanderbilt Orchestra with Blair Student Concerto Competition winners
The Vanderbilt Orchestra, Robin Fountain conducting, in performance on April 14, 2010 in Ingram Hall. The concert features winners of the 2009 Blair Student Concerto Competition. Media Contact: Cindy Steine cindy.steine@vanderbilt.edu… Read MoreApr 30, 2010
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Watch: Blair Big Band
Blair Big Band, directed by Billy Adair, performing on April 15, 2010, in Ingram Hall. Media Contact: Cindy Steine cindy.steine@vanderbilt.edu… Read MoreApr 30, 2010
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Watch: Blair Chamber and Concert Choirs
The Blair Chamber and Concert Choirs, directed by David Binns Williams, performing their spring 2010 concert on April 11 in Ingram Hall. Media Contact: Cindy Steine cindy.steine@vanderbilt.edu… Read MoreApr 25, 2010
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Watch: Blair Appalachian Celebration
The annual Blair Appalachian Celebration, directed by Matt Combs, performing in Ingram Hall on April 10, 2010. The concert featured the newly formed Matt Combs quartet, the Blair Second Stringers student fiddle group, and guest artist master fiddler James Bryan. Media Contact: Cindy Steine cindy.steine@vanderbilt.edu… Read MoreApr 21, 2010
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Watch: Nashville Ballet: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Learn how Shakespeare’s fanciful comedy comes to life onstage in the form of dance by Nashville Ballet, part of the InsideOut of the Lunch Box series. Read MoreApr 15, 2010
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Watch: Juggleville V: The King of Clubs
Watch video of Juggleville V: The King of Clubs. Read MoreApr 5, 2010
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Watch: Composer In Residence Concert: Vanderbilt Orchestra
Watch a Feb. 26, 2010, performance celebrating the music of Joseph Schwantner with the Vanderbilt Orchestra. Read MoreMar 31, 2010