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The Blair School of Music stands as Vanderbilt's central hub for exploring music both as a fundamental human pursuit and a dynamic performing art. The Performance-focused Bachelor of Music program offers comprehensive training in music as a powerful medium for artistic expression. This program equips aspiring professionals with advanced musical skills, refined artistic perception, and deep dedication to their craft, while fostering an enduring passion for creative contribution within our evolving musical landscape.
With students hailing from more than thirty-five states and international locations, Blair provides performance majors the flexibility to complement their studies with minors or secondary majors. Graduates frequently continue their education at prestigious music institutions across the U.S. and Europe.
Students develop professional readiness through personalized instruction, weekly performance sessions, solo recitals, masterclass involvement, and participation in both small ensembles and larger orchestral groups.
All candidates for admission must present transcripts of work completed in high school.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-based 100
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – computer-based 230
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 7.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 70