Blair Academy

Blair Academy at Vanderbilt is the precollege and adult program of the Blair School of Music. Our mission is to provide the highest caliber of music education for children, youth, and adults, so they may achieve their full potential as artists, citizens and leaders.

Summer Camps and Courses

  • Nashville Suzuki Institute

    July 13-18, Suzuki students of violin, viola, and cello

    A week of intensive instruction in the Suzuki Method for Suzuki students and parents. Learn more and register here.

  • VYO Chamber & Orchestral Summer Intensive

    June 2-6, string students in rising grades 6-12 and woodwind/brass students in rising grades 9-12

    Chamber and orchestral training experience for precollegiate students taught by the faculty of the Blair School of Music. Learn more here.

  • Nashville Marimba Sessions

    May 25-31, marimba performers age 18 and over

    Provides percussionists from around the world an opportunity to work closely with world renowned faculty, network with peers, and perform solo and chamber works. Learn more here.

  • Adult Chamber Music Institute

    July 31 - August 3, string musicians of all skill levels ages 18 and older

    String players of all levels are invited to join us for four days of plenary sessions on technique, coaching and chamber group rehearsals, concerts, and times to relax and enjoy making new friends in music, all led by the world-class resident faculty of the Blair School. Learn more here.

Areas of Study

How to Register Online

New and returning students can register for classes and programs via VUPACE, our online registration portal. 

Questions about registration? Please contact Blair Academy Registrar Elm Stephenson via email or phone at (615) 322-7655.

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Blair Academy at Vanderbilt comprises the precollege and adult programs of the Blair School of Music. Our mission is to provide the highest caliber of music education for children, youth and adults, so they may achieve their full potential as artists, citizens and leaders.

To achieve this mission, we are committed to serving students of all ages and ability levels, providing scholarships so financial considerations do not deter qualified students from study, and striving to put our commitment to putting the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity into action.

Blair Academy at Vanderbilt has identified these goals:

  • To serve students of all ages and ability levels

    in a unique, blended community of musicians. Precollege and university students study with the same nationally renowned faculty in a challenging and welcoming environment.

  • To strive for continued and growing excellence

    in teaching and musical performance, attracting and challenging the most talented, gifted and dedicated young musicians in the region.

  • To ensure financial considerations do not deter qualified students

    from enrolling in our programs through a robust, need- and merit-based scholarship program. 

  • To expand our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

    We seek to create community partnerships to broaden our student and family population, and extend our ability to share our resources with the broader Nashville community.

  • To continue research and innovation

    in teaching, learning and performing, as well as to work collaboratively with other colleges and departments at Vanderbilt.

  • To serve the community and advocate for music education

    by offering concerts, lectures and recitals free of charge. We actively partner with area schools and arts organizations to promote music education.

  • To be a resource for the greater Nashville community and beyond.

    We strive to be a place where teachers and organizations can learn and take inspiration from our unique precollege and adult program model, and the specific programs within it.

Resources

Blair Academy at Vanderbilt is committed to making music study possible for all qualified students. Due to the generosity of donors and trusts, Blair Academy awards nearly $400,000 in merit- and need-based scholarships annually.

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