Blair School Of Music
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Blair School to host ‘A Conversation with Sheryl Crow’ Nov. 4
Musician Sheryl Crow will speak in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music Nov. 4 as part of the school’s Conversations Series. The event is free and open to the public. Read MoreOct 7, 2014
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New faculty: Miahky celebrates continuum from teacher to student
More than most professions, music celebrates the line of succession from teacher to student. Stephen Miahky understands the importance of this time-honored approach. Read MoreSep 30, 2014
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Leadership, diversity, academic talent define newest Vanderbilt class
Vanderbilt University’s newest class is the most academically prepared and the most ethnically, economically and geographically diverse in Vanderbilt’s history Read MoreSep 30, 2014
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New University Faculty 2014-15
View a complete list of new university faculty for the 2014-15 academic year. Read MoreSep 30, 2014
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Collaborative Pianists Lend Their Ears to Young Singers
At most conservatories and music schools, work with vocal coaches is restricted to graduate voice students. But at the Blair School of Music, undergraduate voice majors have the opportunity to work with two full-time vocal coaches—also known as collaborative pianists—who lend their input, ears and piano technique to young singers. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Blair Celebrates 50 Years
Blair School of Music begins the academic year by continuing its 50-year celebration. On Sept. 13 it honored Roland Schneller, the longest-serving member of the Blair faculty and holder of the Chancellor’s Chair in Piano, with an evening of music. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Parent Support Prompts Significant Challenge Gift
Parents showed support for their Vanderbilt students like never before in the 2014 academic year, and as a result, a single challenge gift of $200,000 benefited multiple academic and student-life programs across the university. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Kindermusik Family Time begins Sept. 23
Kindermusik opens up a new world of music to small children. Read MoreSep 12, 2014
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Cyrus named vice provost for learning and residential affairs
Cynthia J. Cyrus has been promoted to the position of vice provost for learning and residential affairs at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 8, 2014
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Celebration honors nine new faculty chair holders
A Sept. 3 celebration at the Student Life Center honored nine new faculty chair holders and recognized the support of generous donors. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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Landers, Fuchs win awards at Fall Faculty Assembly
An international expert on slavery and emancipation during the 18th and 19th centuries was awarded the prestigious Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research during Vanderbilt University’s Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Enroll now in Vanderbilt Osher Lifelong Learning fall classes
Interested individuals 50 and older are invited to sign up for the Vanderbilt Osher lifelong learning fall classes, which begin Oct. 5. Read MoreAug 20, 2014
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Auditions in August for Nashville Youth Orchestra
The Nashville Youth Orchestra Program is conducting auditions this month. Read MoreAug 8, 2014
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Blair fall concert series kicks off Sept. 24
The Fall 2014 concert season at The Blair School of Music kicks off with Clare College Choir from Cambridge, England, Sept. 24. Read MoreAug 8, 2014
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Broadway Melody: Composer turns story into song
Perseverance is a trait ingrained in Madeline Myers. In January the 2011 graduate of the Blair School of Music won the first Ken Davenport Songwriting Contest in New York City. The contest, sponsored by Davenport, who produced the 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Kinky Boots, served as a showcase… Read MoreAug 1, 2014
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Listen: Farley’s memoir highlights pivotal era at Vanderbilt Divinity School
Retired Vanderbilt Divinity Professor Ed Farley's memoir speaks to the next generation of theologians. Read MoreJul 11, 2014
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Ben Folds featured at ‘Music and Mind’ symposium
Ben Folds is featured at “Music and the Mind,” a free symposium sponsored by the Vanderbilt Brain Institute June 12. Read MoreMay 28, 2014
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Founder’s Medals awarded at Vanderbilt Commencement
Top scholars from Vanderbilt's undergraduate and professional schools were honored with Founder’s Medals May 9, 2014. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Vanderbilt student awarded 2014 Humanity in Action Fellowship
DeLesslin “Roo” George-Warren, a Class of 2014 voice and music composition major at Blair School of Music, is one of 40 students in the nation to be selected for the 2014 Humanity in Action Fellowship. Read MoreMay 6, 2014
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Research is shaping the undergraduate experience
According to a 2013 survey of graduating seniors, more than half did faculty-guided or independent research during their Vanderbilt careers. Read about five students for whom research has helped shape their undergraduate years. Read MoreMay 6, 2014