Blair Auditions Activities Schedule

Early Decision 1 (Dec 1-2)

Friday, December 1, 2023 (Activities)

  • 10AM-12PM- Class Observation Visit Opportunities
    • 10:10AM-11:00AM- The Syntax of Music- Accelerated 1 (Slayton)
    • 11:15AM-12:05PM- Music Expansions: the 20th Century to Present (Slayton)
  • 12:20PM-1:10PM Student Recital Hour (Turner Hall)
  • 1:25PM-2:15PM Saxophone Performance Class
  • 1:25PM-2:15PM - Freshman Percussion Seminar
  • 2PM- Blair Facilities Tour 
  • 2:30PM-3:30PM- Percussion Chamber Music Rehearsal
  • 8PM- Contemporary Music Ensemble Concert (Ingram Hall)

Saturday, December 2, 2023 (Auditions)

  • 7:00AM-5:00PM Warm-ups & Auditions (individual schedules to be emailed)

Hotel Discount Rates (Nov. 30- Dec. 2)
We have discounted rates with the following hotels close to Vanderbilt and Blair School of Music

Holiday Inn Nashville- Vanderbilt (Downtown) 
2613 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
Booking Link (15% off current rate)
* Free shuttle to Vanderbilt

Homewood Suites ($199 1 King Suite | $209 2 Queen Suite)
2400 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
Booking Link (discount deadline Nov 25)
*Group Code: 90R guests can use link above or call hotel directly at 615-340-8000 and reference the group code to have rate applied.

**Free shuttle within a 2-mile radius.

MOXY Nashville Vanderbilt Area ($279 per night) 
911 Belcourt Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
Booking Link  (discount deadline Nov 25)

Early Decision 2 & Regular Decision (Jan 26-27)

Friday, January 26, 2024 (Activities)

  • 10AM-12PM- Class Observation Visit Opportunities
  • 12:20PM-1:10PM Student Recital Hour (Turner Hall)
  • 1:25PM-2:15PM Saxophone Performance Class
  • Welcome Library Reception (TBD)
  • Blair Facilities Tour (TBD)
  • 3:40PM-5:10PM Vanderbilt Orchestra Rehearsal
  • 3:40PM-5:10PM Vanderbilt Wind Symphony Rehearsal
  • Auditioning Student Dinner Event (TBD) RSVP form coming....
  • 8PM-Blair Student Showcase Concert  (Ingram Hall)

Saturday, January 27, 2024 (Auditions)

  • 7AM-12PM Coffee Food Truck (TBD)
  • 7AM-5PM Warm-ups & Auditions (individual schedules to be emailed)

Hotel Discount Rates (Jan 25-27)
We have discounted rates with the following hotels close to Vanderbilt and Blair School of Music

Holiday Inn Nashville- Vanderbilt (Downtown) 
2613 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
Booking Link (discount deadline Jan. 20)

*Free shuttle to Vanderbilt and Blair School of Music.

Homewood Suites ($179 1 King Suite | $199 2 Queen Suite)
2400 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
Booking Link (discount deadline Jan. 20)
*Group Code: 90T guests can use link above or call hotel directly at 615-340-8000 and reference the group code to have rate applied.

**Free shuttle within a 2-mile radius.

MOXY Nashville Vanderbilt Area (Rate TBD)
911 Belcourt Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
Booking Link Coming.....

Regular Decision (Feb 9-10)

Friday, February 9, 2024 (Activities)

  • 10AM-12PM- Class Observation Visit Opportunities
  • 12:20PM-1:10PM Student Recital Hour (Turner Hall)
  • Welcome Library Reception (TBD)
  • Blair Facilities Tour (TBD)
  • 3:40PM-5:10PM Vanderbilt Orchestra Rehearsal
  • 3:40PM-5:10PM Vanderbilt Wind Symphony Rehearsal
  • Auditioning Student Dinner Event (TBD) RSVP form coming....
  • 8PM- Wind Symphony Concert (Ingram Hall)

Saturday, February 10, 2024 (Auditions)

  • 7AM-12PM Coffee Food Truck (TBD)
  • 7AM-5PM Warm-ups & Auditions (individual schedules to be emailed)

Hotel Discount Rates (Feb 8-10)
We have discounted rates with the following hotels close to Vanderbilt and Blair School of Music

Holiday Inn Nashville- Vanderbilt (Downtown) 
2613 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
Booking Link (discount deadline Feb. 1)

*Free shuttle to Vanderbilt and Blair School of Music.

MOXY Nashville Vanderbilt Area (Rate TBD)
911 Belcourt Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
Booking Link Coming.....

Regular Decision (Feb 23-24)

Friday, February 23, 2024 (Activities)

  • 10AM-12PM- Class Observation Visit Opportunities
  • 12:20PM-1:10PM Student Recital Hour (Turner Hall)
  • Welcome Library Reception (TBD)
  • Blair Facilities Tour (TBD)
  • 3:40PM-5:10PM Vanderbilt Orchestra Rehearsal
  • 3:40PM-5:10PM Vanderbilt Wind Symphony Rehearsal
  • Auditioning Student Dinner Event (TBD) RSVP form coming....
  • 8PM- Blair Big Band Concert (Ingram Hall)

Saturday, February 24, 2024 (Auditions)

  • 7AM-12PM Coffee Food Truck (TBD)
  • 7AM-5PM Warm-ups & Auditions (individual schedules to be emailed)

Hotel Discount Rates (Feb 22-24))
We have discounted rates with the following hotels close to Vanderbilt and Blair School of Music

Holiday Inn Nashville- Vanderbilt (Downtown) 
2613 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
Booking Link (discount deadline Feb. 1)

*Free shuttle to Vanderbilt and Blair School of Music.

Homewood Suites ($179 1 King Suite | $199 2 Queen Suite)
2400 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
Booking Link (discount deadline Feb 1)
*Group Code: 90S guests can use link above or call hotel directly at 615-340-8000 and reference the group code to have rate applied.

**Free shuttle within a 2-mile radius,

MOXY Nashville Vanderbilt Area (Rate TBD)
911 Belcourt Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
Booking Link Coming.....