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Roger Vignoles Mentoring Program | May 26-29, 2025 Roger VignolesCollaborative pianist Roger Vignoles will be in residence at the Blair School of Music May 26-29, 2025, for the fifth biennial Roger Vignoles Mentoring Program for Young Professional Vocal Coaches. Four emerging professional vocal coaches from all over the world will… Read More

“Tall and Lanky” Lead Sheets and Backing Tracks “Tall and Lanky” Bass Clef Instruments“Tall and Lanky” Bb Instruments“Tall and Lanky” C Instruments“Tall and Lanky” Eb Instruments“Tall and Lanky” Backing Track / No Bass“Tall and Lanky” Backing Track / No Drums“Tall and Lanky” Backing… Read More

Music Merit Scholarships Blair awards merit scholarships to selected Blair applicants based on an excellent audition and the partnership of excellent academic application materials. There is no additional essay requirement or additional application for music merit scholarships; Blair applicants who pass prescreening and enter the audition process are automatically considered… Read More

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Upcoming Livestream Events -Scroll down for the livestream viewing windows-Livestream FAQsNo livestreams are currently scheduled. Blair School of Music livestreams are presented exclusively for educational use. Not all events are livestreamed. Check the website for the full list of upcoming events.  Turner Recital Hall Ingram Hall   Choral… Read More

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Blair offers opportunities for all Vanderbilt students to make music part of their lives and their academic focus.The school offers private instruction for credit in any instrument or voice, as well as for group instruction in piano, voice, percussion and fiddle. Courses designed for music majors are open to… Read More

Second Majors/Minors Music majors have the flexibility to complete a second major or minor in another undergraduate school at Vanderbilt. (This is a requirement for Bachelor of Musical Arts students.)All Vanderbilt students with two majors receive only one degree; for Blair students this is the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor… Read More

Blair-to-Peabody: 4+1 The integrated studies/teacher education program combines Blair’s strengths with those of the Peabody College of Education and Human Development. Housed in the Integrated Studies major, , the program provides for national teacher licensure covering 46 states in instrumental or vocal/general music and currently has a 100% placement rate… Read More

Bachelor of Musical Arts Designed for performers who are seeking more flexibility to combine in-depth music study with a second focus in a field outside of music (for example: pre-med, neuroscience, biology, mathematics, physics, computer science, law, business, etc.)Select your primary area: (Jazz or Classical Voice/Instrument, or Composition)Students in Musical… Read More

Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music: Performance, Composition, or Jazz StudiesFor all paths below, second majors and minors are available outside of music. Students that complete a full second major will gain qualification in both their music and non-music area and be eligible to apply for graduate level study in… Read More

Schedule a Visit We are excited to welcome visitors to the Blair School of Music. On-campus and virtual visiting options are listed below; we look forward to connecting with you! Visiting Groups with 25 guests or more that are interested in touring the Blair School of Music must make a request… Read More

Prescreening & Audition Repertoire Requirements All applicants must complete a prescreening video according to their program (instrument, voice, composition or jazz). Prescreening requirements are the same regardless of your specific major of interest (with the exception of jazz). For example: All voice applicants will follow the vocal requirements below, no… Read More