Prospective Students

Vanderbilt is one of only three top-twenty universities in the nation to offer an acclaimed and accredited undergraduate school of music.

The Study of Music in a Liberal Arts Setting

Striking a crucial equilibrium between the time-honored tradition of transferring knowledge from master musician to student and the rigorous curriculum of a school of liberal arts, study at Blair provides a balanced education in music as a vital medium for the expression of the human spirit.  The liberal arts core at Vanderbilt affords music students the opportunity to develop a broad-based understanding of intellectual endeavors and methods in a variety of disciplines, to explore the interconnectedness of music, arts and other humanistic pursuits, and to articulate their thinking in clear and effective language.  Blair offers undergraduate degrees in four areas:  music performance, composition, musical arts and teacher education.  Explore the possibilities for your future as a student at the Blair School of Music.

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If you are looking for the perfect balance between a finely tuned music school and a highly regarded university, consider the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt is one of only three top-twenty universities in the nation to offer an acclaimed and accredited undergraduate school of music.

Visit

We invite you to schedule a tour of Blair School. Come see first hand how we can help develop your skills and make you a better musician.

Apply

Students applying to the Blair School of Music will need to apply to Vanderbilt University using the Common Application (www.commonapp.org). In addition Blair applicants will need to submit the Blair Profile and Audition Form to request an audition. Audition Dates 2011-12: December 3, 2011; January 27 and 28, 2012; February 10 and 11, 2012; and February 24 and 25, 2012. Off campus audition locations and dates can be found at the bottom of this page: http://blair.vanderbilt.edu/node/1584.