Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music

06/04/2026

🏆 Congratulations to oboist Joshua Jung on being awarded 1st prize in the 19–25 age category at the ENKOR International Music Competition!

A rising senior at Vanderbilt University, Joshua studies with Blair professor Jared Hauser and continues to distinguish himself through his extraordinary musicianship, artistry, and dedication to excellence.

The ENKOR International Music Competition provides a global platform where performers are heard and evaluated by distinguished artists, teachers, and music professionals from around the world. making it one of the largest and most diverse international juries in the field of music competitions.

We look forward to continuing to follow Joshua's musical journey. 🎶👏

Jared Hauser Vanderbilt University

06/03/2026

📽️ New video drop!

Recorded live in Turner Hall on February 8, 2026, acclaimed flutists Emi Ferguson and Molly Barth are joined by vocalist Grace O'Duffy in performances of Lei Liang's “Lake” (1999) and John Cage's “Litany for the Whale” (1980). Together, these pieces take listeners on a journey through inventive sound worlds shaped by flute, voice, and imagination.

Recorded live at Turner Recital Hall, Vanderbilt University Blair S...

06/03/2026

We're excited to have these precollegiate musicians joining us this week! 🖤💛

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Blair violists are headed to the national stage. 🎻

Professor Eric Wong and students John-Paul Younes and Tanav Gowda are preparing to perform at the American Viola Society Festival in June, with Gowda also competing as one of six finalists in the senior viola competition. Their program features Wong’s acclaimed viola transcriptions of Beethoven’s violin sonatas alongside collaborative performances with pianist Nathan Cheung.

⭐ Read more at the link in comments.

05/27/2026

From Blair to one of North America’s premier orchestras 🎻👏

We congratulate Vanderbilt Blair alumna Claire Thaler, B.Mus.’22, who will join the Toronto Symphony Orchestra this fall after two seasons with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Claire credits Blair’s close community, performance opportunities, and collaborative culture for helping shape her journey from student violinist to professional musician.

Read more about Claire’s incredible path to Toronto below. 🖤💛

Vanderbilt University

05/26/2026

🎶 Concert Announcement: Breakout jazz sensation Lucía is coming to Nashville for the very first time, appearing at Vanderbilt Blair School of Music on Friday, September 18. Blending the rich traditions of Mexican music with contemporary jazz, Lucía has captivated audiences around the world with performances of extraordinary warmth, artistry, and emotional depth.

At just 24, Lucía has already made history as the first Mexican artist to win the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and has performed on legendary stages including Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

📍 Ingram Hall, Vanderbilt Blair School of Music
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets go on sale Friday, June 12 at 10:00 AM
🚘 Free parking available in the Vanderbilt West Garage on Children’s Way.

Vanderbilt University

Her music is enthralling audiences around the world and now acclaimed jazz singer Lucía will make her first Nashville appearance on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Vanderbilt Blair School of Music. Since becoming the first Mexican artist to win the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vo...

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Blair School of Music is alive with the sound of marimbas this week as more than 55 percussionists from 16 states and four countries gather for the 2026 Nashville Marimba Sessions.

Founded by Blair percussion professor and internationally acclaimed marimbist Ji Hye Jung, the weeklong program offers emerging artists an immersive experience in performance, collaboration, and creativity through masterclasses, coaching, premieres, and chamber music.

We’re thrilled to welcome guest artists Emmanuel Séjourné, Ivan Trevino, and Nancy Zeltsman to campus for an inspiring week of music-making and artistic growth. 🥁✨

05/21/2026

✨ Congratulations to Blair School of Music professor Russell Platt on his beautiful new feature in The New Yorker, “The Redemption of 'Vanessa,' a Neglected Operatic Masterpiece.” In the essay, Platt traces the rich and complicated history of Samuel Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera "Vanessa" and reflects on its striking revival through Heartbeat Opera’s bold new production in New York City.