Blair School of Music
Search committee announced to find next dean of Blair School of Music
Aug. 12, 2019—Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has appointed a committee to conduct a national search for the next dean of the Blair School of Music.
Registration open for Blair Kindermusik classes
Aug. 8, 2019—Blair Academy at Vanderbilt offers seven weekly Kindermusik classes for fall 2019. Taught by Maestro teacher Amy Alley, the tiered program of classes for infants, toddlers, young children and their caregivers teaches age appropriate movement, language, singing and language skills in a joyful and caring way.
Walk-in piano interviews for Blair Academy lessons are Aug. 10
Jul. 25, 2019—Blair's nationally renowned faculty is dedicated to helping each student achieve his or her particular musical goals, whether they be to achieve at the highest level or play for enjoyment.
Violin and cello summer program at Vanderbilt brings world-class instruction to Nashville children
Jul. 23, 2019—The Nashville Suzuki Institute is part of the pre-college programs at the Blair School of Music.
Vanderbilt to partner with National Museum of African American Music
Jun. 27, 2019—Vanderbilt University has announced a long-term partnership with the National Museum of African American Music and a foundational gift to enrich the museum’s educational and research opportunities.
Five interdisciplinary programs awarded TIPs funding for 2019
Jun. 12, 2019—Five interdisciplinary projects awarded TIPs funding for 2019; a sixth (additional) year call for proposals and funding announced by the provost.
BBC’s ‘The Arts Hour on Tour’ to record episode at Vanderbilt June 3
May. 29, 2019—The BBC will record an episode of “The Arts Hour on Tour” Monday, June 3, at 6 p.m. in Turner Recital Hall at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. The event is open to the public, but reservations are required.
Join audience for recording of ‘BBC Arts Hour on Tour’ at Blair
May. 23, 2019—Host Nikki Bedi presents an evening of music, comedy and discussion featuring key figures in the country music scene exploring the hottest issues in culture and arts in Nashville.
Summer Kindermusik classes available at Blair
May. 13, 2019—Enjoy music, movement, and a special bonding time for caregivers and infants and children through age five.
Blair School Dean Mark Wait to speak at this year’s Phi Beta Kappa ceremony
May. 7, 2019—Blair School Dean Mark Wait will address the university’s outstanding liberal arts undergraduates at the Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremony May 9.
Vanderbilt Osher Lifelong Learning summer classes announced
May. 6, 2019—A harmonica learning lab, nutrition and health, and the history of Fisk University are among the topics offered in June and July by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt.
¡BLAIR! Conductors Symposium
Apr. 11, 2019—A roundtable discussion with music directors from Colombia, Panama, Peru, The Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica about the role of youth music programs in Latin America; recruitment and retention of at-risk youth; strategies for promoting responsibility, leadership, and team work.