About the course
The Blair School of Music serves as a focal point at Vanderbilt for the study of music as a human endeavor and as a performing art. The Bachelor of Music in Performance provides a balanced education in music as a vital medium for the expression of the human spirit. It affords the professional student the opportunity to develop high-level musicianship, artistic sensibilities, and a strong commitment to the art, and will instill a lifelong desire to participate creatively as an artist in an ever-evolving musical culture.
The Blair School of Music enrolls students from over thirty-five states and foreign countries. Performance majors may also choose to enhance their studies by taking a minor or second major in another field, Blair alumni have gone on to pursue graduate study at major schools of music in the United States and Europe.
Through individual performance instruction, weekly performance classes, solo recitals, master class participation, and performance in chamber music and larger ensembles, students gain valuable experience to prepare for a career in music. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
How to apply
Entry requirements for Vanderbilt University
Official high school transcript
Counselor letter of recommendation
Two academic teacher recommendations
Standardized Test Results: SAT or ACT
A completed College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile
TOEFL IBT 100, IELTS 7.0
English language requirements
7.0
Overall IELTS band score
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0
Application deadline:
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