Blair Faculty
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Blair School of Music welcomes Allison Chu as assistant professor of musicology
A clarinetist-turned-scholar whose work explores the stories told through opera, Allison Chu brings to Blair a passion for connecting music to the broader cultural and historical moments in which it is created. Chu’s path to musicology began at the University of Michigan, where she earned dual degrees… Read MoreAug. 20, 2025
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Internationally acclaimed pianist Sun-A Park joins Blair School of Music
Sun-A Park, assistant professor of piano at Blair School of Music. The Blair School of Music is proud to welcome Sun-A Park as assistant professor of piano. A Korean American pianist celebrated for her “exquisite clarity” and “remarkable virtuosity,” Park brings to Blair an extraordinary international career,… Read MoreAug. 15, 2025
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Blair School of Music presents a Master Series performance by Grammy-winning flutist Molly Barth
Blair School of Music is excited to present “Together We,” a Master Series event, Sunday, September 14, 2:30 p.m., in Turner Recital Hall. (Reserve tickets) Featuring Grammy-winning flutist Molly Barth, the expansive program was conceived as “an exploration of community, human spirit, and compassion” and is an… Read MoreAug. 13, 2025
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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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Vanderbilt Musicologists Honored by Society for American Music
Three musicologists affiliated with the Blair School of Music received honors at the 42nd Annual Conference of the Society for American Music held in Cambridge, MA, March 9-13. Dale Cockrell, Professor of Musicology (Emeritus), received the Lifetime Achievement Award “in recognition of his pioneering… Read MoreMar. 30, 2016
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MOOC update: Jen Gunderman films on location
The Blair School of Music will offer its first MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) early in 2016: “Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth,” taught by Assistant Professor of Musicology Jen Gunderman and offered through the Coursera… Read MoreOct. 19, 2015
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Blair Faculty News
Tucker Biddlecombe, associate professor of choral activities and choral director, served as conductor for the Florida All-State men’s chorus in 2014. He has also been engaged to conduct two all-state choruses in 2016, the Arkansas All-State Male Chorus and the New York All-State Mixed Chorus. Read MoreJul. 2, 2015
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Blair welcomes eight faculty members in 2014-15
Stephen Miahky, Joseph Joachim Professor of Violin A teaching continuum More than most professions, music celebrates the line of succession from teacher to student. Almost all master performers are also master teachers, passing on knowledge gained from experience to the next generation. Read MoreJun. 30, 2015
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Craig Nies and Carolyn Huebl to play all Mozart’s sonatas for piano and violin
Signature Series: Craig Nies, piano, and Carolyn Huebl, violin Friday, September 5 Sunday, October 26 Sunday, March 29 Friday, April 17 8 p.m., Ingram Hall Free and Open to the Public The Mozart Sonatas for Piano and Violin Pianist Nies and violinist… Read MoreOct. 21, 2014