Schedule a Visit
We are excited to welcome visitors to the Blair School of Music. On-campus and virtual visiting options are listed below; we look forward to connecting with you!
Summer Information Sessions & Tours are now available for registration. August visits are available by appointment only. Please reach out to Blair Admissions with any questions.
Visiting Groups with 25 guests or more that are interested in touring the Blair School of Music must make a request in advance. Due to building capacity, group appointments are limited and we are not able to accommodate all requests. Please email blair.inquiries@vanderbilt.edu to inquire about your visit dates.
To schedule a Vanderbilt main campus visit, please visit the Undergraduate Admissions Visit Page.
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In-Person Information Sessions
The Vanderbilt Blair admissions team will present a 45-minute overview of Blair's programs and performance opportunities, and the audition process. These sessions take place in Choral Hall.
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Online Information Sessions
The Vanderbilt Blair admissions team presents a virtual 45-minute overview of Blair's programs and performance opportunities, and the audition process.
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Online Spotlight Sessions
This event series includes a variety of events and opportunities to engage with our community. Some Spotlights are faculty-led and focus on specific departments at Blair, while others include Q&A forums, virtual open houses and more.
Learn more about Online Spotlights and register for a session
Schedule a Lesson
Sample lessons are available by request to juniors and seniors in high school who plan to major in music. We offer a 1/2 hour lesson option ($33), and a one-hour lesson option ($66).
Please refer to the following schedule when submitting your sample lesson request form:
- August 29-October 25: Sample Lessons available (by request form below) for high school juniors or seniors, or prospective transfer students.
- December 1-March 1: Sample Lessons available to auditioning students only. *Please wait until prescreening results are issued to submit a lesson request form.
- March 10-May 1: Sample Lessons available (by request form below) for high school juniors, or prospective transfer students.
- May 2-August 28: Sample Lessons available (by request form below) for rising high school juniors or seniors, or prospective transfer students. *Please note that faculty availability does vary during the summer months.
To request a sample lesson, please complete and submit this form.
Class Observations
Our Fall 2025 Class & Rehearsal Schedule will post in September.
*Please email blair.inquiries@vanderbilt.edu prior to your visit to arrange a class or rehearsal visit.
Events in your Location
A Blair School of Music representative will be at the following college fairs:
*Registration information will be posted, if the event is open to the public. Additional events will be posted over the summer for the fall semester.
Classical Singer National Convention
(Blair Voice Faculty/Master Classes)
May 24-27, 2024
Washington, DC
more information
Governor's School for the Arts (TN)
College Day (at MTSU)
June 13, 2024
Murfreesboro, TN
NATS National Convention
(Blair Voice & Opera Faculty/Master Classes)
June 28-July 2, 2024
Knoxville, TN
more information
Governors School for the Arts (KY)
College Fair- July 15, 2024
Lexington, KY
Eastern Music Festival
College Fair- TBD
Greensboro, NC
Brevard Music Festival
College Fair- July 19, 2024
Brevard, NC
Interlochen Music Festival
College Fair- July 22, 2024
Interlochen, MI
Online Solo Strings Intensive
Virtual College Fair- August 12, 2024
Atlanta Music Project
College Fair- September 14, 2024
Atlanta, GA
more Information coming....
Parking, Lodging, and Nashville Visitor Information
Hotel Accommodations
There are several hotels within walking distance or a short drive to Vanderbilt University and the Blair School of Music.
Holiday Inn
Nashville-Vanderbilt
2613 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Discount Code 15% Off
Homewood Suites by Hilton
2400 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Discount Code 20% Off
Additional lodging information near Vanderbilt University campus can be found here.
Directions & Parking
Due to construction, you will need to park in the West Parking Garage across the street from the Blair School of Music. Turn on 24th avenue and use the Children's Way Entrance to the parking garage (in front of Blair). Upon entering the garage, you will turn left and follow the ramp up to the 2nd level for parking.
Nashville Visitor Information
Learn more about our hometown, Nashville, including food & dining activities, arts & culture, shopping, and more.