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  • Bassist Felix Pastorius joins Blair Big Band and Jazz Choir, Dec. 3-4

    Bassist Felix Pastorius joins Blair Big Band and Jazz Choir, Dec. 3-4

    Felix Pastorius, acclaimed jazz bassist, member of the Yellowjackets and Hipster Assassins and son of late jazz legend Jaco Pastorius, will perform with the Blair Big Band and Blair Jazz Choir on their season-ending concert, 8 p.m. Dec. 4 in Ingram Hall. Saxophonist Jeff Coffin, the newest… Read More

    Dec. 2, 2015

  • A conversation with alumna Miriam Sherk, B.Mus. ’09

    A conversation with alumna Miriam Sherk, B.Mus. ’09

    Recently, we had the pleasure of chatting with Blair graduate Miriam Sherk, and listening with amazement to her day-to-day schedule and accomplishments as a music therapist. It was fascinating to hear how much of a role music plays in her work, in her ability to do… Read More

    Dec. 1, 2015

  • Bang on a Can All-Stars visit Blair for master class Nov. 19

    Bang on a Can All-Stars visit Blair for master class Nov. 19

    While in Nashville to perform Julia Wolfe’s acclaimed “Steel Hammer” at OZ Arts Nashville this weekend, Bang on a Can All-Stars will visit Blair for a chamber music master class. The class will take place from 12:20-2:25 p.m. Thursday, November 19, in Instrumental Rehearsal Hall. Read More

    Nov. 17, 2015

  • Blair School winners at MTNA Tennessee competition

    Blair School winners at MTNA Tennessee competition

    The Music Teachers National Association Tennessee performance competition was held over the weekend at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. Winners included the following Blair School precollege and collegiate students. Congratulations to all of them! Winner of Chamber Music String: Aurelius String Quartet (students of Stephen Miahky) Alternate of… Read More

    Nov. 16, 2015

  • Estrella Consort, saxophone quartet, visits Blair Nov. 16

    Estrella Consort, saxophone quartet, visits Blair Nov. 16

    The Estrella Consort, a saxophone quartet founded at Arizona State University, will visit the Blair School on Monday, November 16, for a mini-concert and master class with Blair’s saxophone students. The recital runs 1:10-2 p.m. in Steve & Judy Turner Recital Hall, and the master class runs… Read More

    Nov. 10, 2015

  • Carol Nies named Arts Advocate of the Year by Nashville Singers

    Carol Nies named Arts Advocate of the Year by Nashville Singers

    Carol Nies conducts the Curb Youth Symphony. Congratulations to Carol Nies, the 2015 winner of the Carol Crittenden Arts Advocate of the Year, awarded by Nashville Singers. Below is the announcement from the Nashville Singers News. Congratulations, Carol! Dr. Carol Nies Selected to Receive the 2015 Carol… Read More

    Nov. 9, 2015

  • Acclaimed trumpeter Jose Sibaja joins Blair faculty

    Acclaimed trumpeter Jose Sibaja joins Blair faculty

    The Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University is pleased to announce the appointment of internationally acclaimed trumpeter Jose Sibaja as Associate Professor of Trumpet. He will join the faculty in August 2016. “I’m incredibly excited to join the Blair School of Music,” said Sibaja, “an institution… Read More

    Nov. 9, 2015

  • Curb Youth Symphony Concerto Competition winners announced

    Curb Youth Symphony Concerto Competition winners announced

    The Curb Youth Symphony 2015 Concerto Competition was held on Sunday, November 1. The winners are, in alphabetical order: Joy Fan, violin Jenna Mangum, violin Honorable mentions, also in alphabetical order: Jocelyn Hartley, cello Dustin Lin, clarinet Kazuki Takizawa, piano… Read More

    Nov. 1, 2015

  • Trumpeter Jens Lindemann at Blair Oct. 30

    Trumpeter Jens Lindemann at Blair Oct. 30

    Trumpeter Jens Lindemann is hailed as one of the most celebrated soloists in his instrument’s history and was recently named “International Brass Personality of the Year” (Brass Herald). He has played in every major concert venue in the world, from the Philharmonics of New York, Los Angeles,… Read More

    Oct. 26, 2015

  • Children’s Chorus: Choristers is CANCELLED on Oct. 26

    Children’s Chorus: Choristers is CANCELLED on Oct. 26

    Choristers rehearsal, which usually takes place 6:20-7:20 p.m. Mondays, is cancelled for October 26. Concert Choir, however, will meet as scheduled. Read More

    Oct. 25, 2015