Blair School Of Music

Lyne Bingham was photographed at J-J’s Market and Café, Nashville, Tenn. (John Russell/Vanderbilt)     Lyne Bingham’s gestures say a lot, whether she’s in the midst of a lively conversation or conducting a symphony orchestra. Such expressiveness and easy sociability in a person with Asperger’s syndrome might come as… Read More

Ingram with Nicholas S. Zeppos (Vanderbilt University/Daniel Dubois) Martha Rivers Ingram, longtime patron of the Blair School of Music, will be honored for her 16 years of dedicated service and stewardship on the organization’s Board of Directors with a special concert. The program, which will include both… Read More

Within the conducting profession, the word “maestro” is sometimes used to describe the person wielding the baton and coaxing joyous sounds from voice, instrument or both. Blair School of Music’s community of maestros—gaining influence both at home and abroad—is venturing into the world of orchestral conducting with an energy and… Read More

Skaerved holding "Il Cannone," Paganini's legendary violin. Photo courtesy of Peter Sheppard Skaerved. Violinist Peter Sheppard Skaerved, renowned for his performances and research on Niccolò Paganini, will perform at Blair School of Music’s Ingram Hall Monday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. On his very first… Read More

Watch video of the Sept. 6 Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Associate Professor of Musicology at the Blair School of Music Jim Lovensheimer presented “Why Musicals Matter” Sept. 6 at Vanderbilt University as part of the 2011-12 Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Lovensheimer illustrated how we can learn a lot about ourselves as a… Read More

To mark the 100th birthday of bluegrass originator Bill Monroe, Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music is hosting an all-star concert that will celebrate Monroe’s life and career. Read More

Vanderbilt University will observe the tenth anniversary of 9/11 with several public events including musical performances, an interfaith service and a talk by Lawrence Wright. Events are free and open to the public. Read More

Fall sessions begin Sept. 6. Read More

The first lecture of the 2011-12 Chancellor’s Lecture Series will recognize the research of Associate Professor of Musicology Jim Lovensheimer, who will present “Why Musicals Matter” on Sept. 6. The lecture will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Turner Hall at the Blair School of Music. Read More

“Symphonic Music: Hear More, Enjoy More with New Ears,” a popular listener-appreciation class at Blair School of Music, now meets Wednesday afternoons. Read More

Photos of young children in instructor Amy Alley`s Kindermusik class in Blair School of Music. (Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) Been dragging your heels about making summer plans? It’s not too late to register your kids for one of the very best summer music programs around. The research about… Read More

(iStockPhotography) The Nashville Jazz Orchestra will be in concert Saturday night, June 25, at Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium. This concert is part of the 40th Anniversary International Trombone Festival and features great local jazz trombonists as well as Bill Watrous, Wycliffe Gordon and Micheal Dease. The concert begins at 8… Read More

The Vanderbilt Farmers’ Market is now in full swing every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. on Medical Center Plaza. Read More

Voice/economics double major will be mentored by country star Blake Shelton during the competition. Read More

(Vanderbilt University/Daniel DuBois) Vanderbilt Family Night with The Nashville Symphony Tuesday, May 24, 2011 • 6 p.m. Due to the strong possibility of additional rain this afternoon, the annual concert on the Lawn has been moved indoors to Ingram Hall at Blair School of Music. Ingram Hall… Read More

Watch video of James Maiello, senior lecturer in music at Blair, speaking at the Commencement 2011 Faculty Seminars. Maiello’s research interests include plainchant, medieval and Renaissance music, and the philosophy of music education. In addition to presenting research at both musicology and interdisciplinary conferences in the U.S. and Europe, his… Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented the Founder’s Medals to the top scholars from Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate and professional schools during Commencement on Friday, May 13. Read More

Sixteen retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s May 13 Commencement ceremony when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Robert W. Blanning, professor of management, emeritus Blanning’s global experience combines the worlds of… Read More

Watch video of Nashville Ballet’s Carmina Burana. Michael A. Rose, associate professor composition B at the Blair School of Music; Director Paul Vasterling, and dancers from the Nashville Ballet explored the larger than life production of Carmina Burana. Latin for Songs from Beuern, Carmina Burana is a collection of poems… Read More

The Blair School of Music will host a full schedule of musical events in May. Read More