Events

The Vanderbilt Wind Symphony, directed by Thomas Verrier. The Vanderbilt University Wind Symphony, directed by Thomas Verrier, will perform at the national conference of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) February 16, in Athens, Georgia. This marks the second time the Blair ensemble has been invited to participate in… Read More

The final round of the 2022 Vanderbilt University Concerto Competition took place on January 29. Forty-five students competed over the past two weekends. The winners will perform as featured soloists with the Vanderbilt University Orchestra on April 9. Special thanks to our judges, Charlene Harb (piano, Nashville Symphony), Keith Sorrels… Read More

The Blair School of Music is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, we will once again welcome public audiences to attend most concert events in person. Some selected curricular events will only be open to Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff with a valid Vanderbilt ID.  Please read all information about… Read More

As COVID-19 continues to be a concern, the Blair Sch0ool of Music is implementing the following in-person attendance policies for concerts and events taking place this fall: All Vanderbilt community members (students, faculty and staff) are welcome to attend our events and recitals. No external participants from outside the Vanderbilt… Read More

The Vanderbilt University Orchestra, under conductor Robin Fountain, winds down its Spring 2021 concert season with a prerecorded performance of Béla Bartók’s “Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 10.” This iconic masterpiece of the 20th century is scored for double string orchestra, piano (often in a solo role, played… Read More

Vanderbilt Opera Theatre presents ‘Albert Herring’ April 16; Vanderbilt Steel Bands perform April 18 The Blair School of Music, which has been offering online-only concerts this semester, is hosting two outdoor in-person performances on Wilson Lawn that are open to Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff. Admission is free, but tickets… Read More

On January 30, Vanderbilt Blair School of Music plans a concert of music by Black composers in honor of the public grand opening of the new National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). The program will include performances from Vanderbilt Blair faculty, undergraduates and Blair Academy students, and will… Read More