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!
Visiting Groups with 25 guests or more that are interested in touring the Blair School of Music must make a request at least four weeks 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 at the Blair School of Music.
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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
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Blair 'Dore for a Day
Exclusively for high school juniors or seniors planning to major in music, this campus visit offers the opportunity to gain an understanding of the Blair student experience. Visiting students will join a current Blair student to attend a class, observe a rehearsal, and overall, explore the variety of programs and pathways offered through Blair. To inquire about available dates and opportunities, please email blair.inquiries@vanderbilt.edu.
Schedule a Lesson
Sample lessons requests may be submitted by juniors and seniors in high school (or transfer applicants) who plan to major in music. Sample lessons are scheduled based on faculty availability based on the schedule below; requests should be made several weeks in advance for scheduling consideration. Students are encouraged to prepare a repertoire selection from our prescreening repertoire listings, or similar work(s). 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
Click here to view the Spring 2025 Class & Rehearsal Schedule.
*Please email blair.inquiries@vanderbilt.edu prior to your visit to arrange a class or rehearsal visit. Please note that we will not be accepting Class Observation requests for the final week of the Spring Semester, April 14th through April 18th, 2025.
Events in your Location
Please check back for updated information about summer and fall events.
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
Moxy Nashville Vanderbilt
1911 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, TN 37212
Discount Codes:
Queen/Queen: B36T
King: B36G
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
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