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Online registration for precollege and adult programs is here!
Our new online registration system for precollege and adult lessons and classes will be available very soon for Spring 2017 registration. To learn how it works, download our user’s guide. When you’re ready, register here!… Read MoreDec. 5, 2016
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Pianist Boris Giltburg conducts master class November 14
Acclaimed pianist Boris Giltburg, who will be in Nashville to perform with the Nashville Symphony, will conduct a master class with Blair’s piano majors from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, in Steve & Judy Turner Recital Hall. Participation in the class is limited to Blair students by… Read MoreNov. 9, 2016
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Maggie Kasinger, Kaili Wang win CYS Concerto Competition
Maggie Kasinger Kaili Wang Violinists Maggie Kasinger and Kaili Wang are the winners of the 2016-17 Curb Youth Symphony Concerto Competition. They will perform as featured soloists at the Curb Youth Symphony’s concert on May 8. Honorable Mentions went to cellist Nadja Geier and… Read MoreOct. 31, 2016
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Considering college? Learn “How to Apply to Music School,” 10 a.m. Sept. 17
Thinking about studying music in college? You are CHORDially invited to the Second Annual College Music Admissions Discussion, to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in Blair Classroom 2192. At the session, led by Blair’s assistant director of admissions, Molly Jewell, and Pam Schneller, associate dean of the… Read MoreSep. 12, 2016
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Marvin Blickenstaff piano workshops, September 17
Acclaimed piano instructor Marvin Blickenstaff will be in residence at the Blair School on Saturday, September 17, for a full day of workshops, lectures and master classes. The sessions are co-sponsored by the Nashville Area Music Teachers Association and the Blair School. All sessions take place in… Read MoreSep. 10, 2016
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Composer Michael Kurek signs with Parma Recordings
Photo by Denise Truscello Michael Kurek, associate professor of composition at the Blair School, has joined the roster of PARMA Recordings artists. PARMA will release its first album of Kurek’s works for chamber and large ensembles in 2017. The New Hampshire-based PARMA specializes in orchestral, chamber, choral… Read MoreSep. 8, 2016
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Blair welcomes three distinguished musicians as faculty
Tenor Tyler Nelson Photo courtesy of Tyler Nelson Tenor Tyler Nelson joins the Blair faculty as an associate professor of voice.Nelson is one of America’s most promising young tenors and already enjoys success with a wide variety of concert repertoire. His recent engagements have included a performance… Read MoreJul. 12, 2016
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Blair’s composition majors immerse themselves in craft and collaboration
Charles Calotta performs "Flower in Your Hair," music and lyrics by Jack Coen, from Coen's Folk and Flora. Photo by Steve Green Collaboration and Kindness by Maria Browning Jack Coen. Photo by Daniel Dubois Jack Coen loves flowers. A composition and… Read MoreJul. 12, 2016
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Blair students combine the resources of a major research university with intense music study
Abbey, left, and Brigit may be twins, but they have different majors. Abbey is earning a bachelor of music degree in musical arts/teacher education (voice). After graduating, she plans to stay an additional year as part of Blair’s MA5 program to become a music educator, earning a… Read MoreJul. 12, 2016
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Blair exports jazz to Colombia
Photo by Steve Green In June, a jazz quartet from the Blair School of Music visited Colombia as part of the Centro Colombo Americano jazz collaboration program to perform, teach workshops and participate in jam sessions with Colombian musicians in the cities of Medellin, Manizales and… Read MoreJul. 8, 2016