Belmont University School of Music

Congratulations to incoming Musical Theatre freshmen Aden Pettet and Jack Anderson on being nominated for the 2024 Jimmy Awards! The Jimmy Awards highlight the best of high school musical theatre talent and features nominees from over 50 regions around the U.S. Click on the link below to learn more and to stream the ceremony live on Monday, June 24th at 7:30 p.m. EST.

https://www.jimmyawards.com/winners-and-nominees/2024-jimmy-awards/

This May, Musical Theatre students had the incredible opportunity to workshop a new musical written by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon alongside the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Click on the link below to read the full story.

https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2024/musical-theatre-in-wales.html

We’re so excited to announce Belmont’s first-ever Reunion Weekend, taking place on campus June 28 & 29! Explore campus and reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty and staff. Click on the link below to learn more.

https://connect.belmont.edu/event/reunion-weekend-2024/e572909

Happy first day of orientation! Welcome to Belmont!

https://www.belmont.edu/towering-traditions/fall-semester/schedule.html

Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the first week of our Summer Performing Arts Camps! What are your favorite memories from this week? Let us know in the comments. Click on the link below to learn more about our summer camps.
📷: Drake Bailey

https://www.belmont.edu/cmpa/summer-camps/

This fall, we are thrilled to welcome Jason Terry to our faculty as an Assistant Professor of Music & Educational Innovation. A pianist and Fulbright Scholar, Terry has performed globally and used his experiences as a teaching artist to launch the non-profit Arts in Motion to foster holistic arts training both domestically and internationally. Click on the link below to learn more about Jason Terry.

https://www.jasonterrypiano.com/

Next week is the start of summer orientation. We are so excited to welcome our new CMPA students to campus! What are you most looking forward to this fall? Let us know in the comments.

This Saturday (June 1st) is the decision deadline for incoming freshmen. Click on the link below to join our creative community this fall!

https://www.newbruins.com/pay-deposit/

Each academic year our students have the opportunity to learn from incredible industry professionals. Click on the link below for a look at some of our 2023-2024 masterclasses.

College of Music and Performing Arts Provides Unparalleled Learning Experiences through Masterclass Series At Belmont, students in the College of Music and Performing Arts (CMPA) don't just learn from textbooks and professors - they get the opportunity to learn directly from top professionals working in their desired fields. The 2023-24 academic year featured an incredible lineup of masterclasses and gue...

Congratulations to School of Music alumnus Tyler Merideth on being named a 2024 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence. Click on the link below to learn more about the CMA Foundation.

https://cmafoundation.org/music-teachers-of-excellence/

Congratulations to all of our student recitalists who performed over the weekend. Click on the link below to learn more about Belmont Academy.

📷: Drake Bailey

https://www.belmontacademy.net/

Are you or your student interested in pursuing a career in Music Technology? Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the program from student Miles Todd. Click on the link below to watch the full video.

Music Tech Program - Belmont University Miles Todd tells us just how awesome the Music Tech Program here at Belmont is! In this video, we delve into the cutting-edge world of music technology, exp...

Congratulations to Music Therapy student Cassie Shearer and faculty member Dr. Alejandra Ferrer on playing a key role in the passing of a historic music therapy licensure bill in the state of Tennessee. Click on the link below to read the full story.

https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2024/tennessee-music-therapy-task-force.html

This semester female members of our Belmont Bluegrass Ensemble had the incredible opportunity to perform during the Song Suffragettes 10th Anniversary Celebration alongside industry icons, The Isaacs. Song Suffragettes is Nashville’s all-female collective of singer-songwriters. Click on the link below to learn more about the performance.
📷: Catherine Powell

https://musicrow.com/2024/03/song-suffragettes-celebrate-10th-anniversary-honor-wynonna-judd/

At Belmont's College of Music & Performing Arts, our incredible students and faculty showcase the unifying power of the arts and its community impact through the ways they use their gifts to engage and transform the world. Watch the video below for a look at the importance of arts education at Belmont and in the Nashville community.

The Impact of Arts Education - A Day With The Cole Honors Choir A Belmont music education alumna and CMPA Teacher of Excellence, Marie Morris, demonstrates the impact of arts education in the way she teaches music to her ...

"Belmont opened so many doors for me. I work with friends from Belmont, and we use the songwriting, composing and arranging skills we learned there every day. Belmont students working in the industry are known for being incredibly driven, helpful and hard-working individuals, and I can't help but think that Belmont shaped that spirit in us."

We're so proud of our alumna Natalie Layne. Click on the link below for a look at her story.

https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2024/alumna-natalie-layne.html

Congratulations to all of our students who are graduating this weekend! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see how you use the arts to transform the world.🎓

We are just one month away from the start of our summer performing arts camps! Applications are still open for strings, band, preparatory piano, theatre and vocal arts. Join us this June to experience our creative community. Click on the link below to learn more and to apply today.

https://www.belmont.edu/cmpa/summer-camps/

Congratulations to our undergraduate and graduate students on presenting their research at the Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS). Click on the link below to learn more about BURS.

https://belmontburs.com/

At this year's "Sounds of Belmont: The 34th Annual President's Concert and Reception," our incredible students and faculty showcased the unifying power of the arts and its community impact. Click on the link below to learn more about the importance of arts education at Belmont and in the Nashville community.

https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2024/sounds-of-belmont.html

✨The view from on stage and off✨ What an incredible year it's been! Click on the link below for a look back at this academic year.

https://www.belmont.edu/stories/categories/academics/music-performing-arts.html

"I like to say we are composers, arrangers and orchestrators who happen to use technology as our instrument," explained Keith Mason, coordinator of music technology. And for senior music technology student Miles Todd, the program represents a place where creativity, technology and musicality emerge. Click the link below to read the full article and to learn more about our Music Technology program.

https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2024/music-technology.html

A 2012 graduate from Belmont's honors program with a degree in musical theatre, Waterbury-Tieman reflects on the impact Belmont has made on him, "At Belmont, there was a strong sense that if you believe it, you can do it. In a world where there are so many 'no's,' it is paramount that you keep dreaming and moving forward. I am grateful to Belmont for encouraging me to always keep dreaming." Click the link below to read the full article.

https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2024/douglas-waterbury-tieman.html

Join a creative community of performing artists this fall at Belmont's College of Music and Performing Arts! The decision deadline for incoming freshman is June 1st. Virtual auditions are due May 1st. Click on the link below to submit your enrollment deposit today!

https://www.newbruins.com/pay-deposit/

Congratulations to our Belmont Bluegrass Ensemble students on making their Grand Ole Opry debut at "Belmont at the Opry," opening the show for a night of unforgettable music. Click the link below to learn more.

https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2024/belmont-at-the-opry.html

Thank you to everyone who joined us for "Sounds of Belmont: The 34th Annual President's Concert & Reception!" Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the performance. We'll see you next year.

Join us for one of our final performances this season:

Tuesday the 23rd-

New Music Ensemble | 7:30 p.m. | McAfee Concert Hall

Saturday the 27th-

Nashville Children's Choir | 4:00 p.m. | McAfee Concert Hall

Monday the 29th-

Belmont Camerata | 7:30 p.m. | McAfee Concert Hall

Today is "Sounds of Belmont: The 34th Annual President's Concert and Reception!" Join us for an evening of stories and songs with performances by Chorale, Bel Canto, Southbound, Voxology, Chamber Singers, University Symphony Orchestra, Company and Jazz Band I. Click on the link below to purchase tickets.

Thirty-Fourth Annual President’s Concert & Reception | The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Events Belmont University’s College of Music and Performing Arts Presents The Sounds of Belmont: The Thirty-Fourth Annual President’s Concert & Reception April 20, 2024 | 6:30 PM View all 2023 – 2024 CMPA events at the Fisher Center View Events Join Belmont University’s College of Music and ...

We are just one day away from “Sounds of Belmont: The 34th Annual President’s Concert & Reception!” Join us for an incredible evening of stories and songs showcasing and supporting the talented students in Belmont’s College of Music & Performing Arts. Click on the link below to purchase tickets.

https://www.thefishercenter.com/2023/08/04/presidents-concert-2023/

Join us this Saturday for "Sounds of Belmont: The 34th Annual President's Concert & Reception." Featuring performances from Chorale, Bel Canto, Chamber Singers, Company, Southbound, Voxology, Jazz Band I and the University Symphony Orchestra, it's a night of storytelling you don't want to miss! Click on the link below to learn more and to purchase tickets.🎟️

https://www.thefishercenter.com/2023/08/04/presidents-concert-2023/