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Blair School of Music Letter

You have indicated an interest in pursuing an intra-university transfer to the Blair School of Music. Because your application will not be considered until grades for the current semester are available, please pre-register with the school in which you are currently enrolled. You may obtain advice regarding proposed coursework from Dean Melissa Rose.

In order to be considered for intra-university transfer, please contact Dean Rose for an appointment at 615-322-7693 or melissa.rose@vanderbilt.edu.

Students intending to transfer to Blair are expected to enroll in a semester of performance instruction (1100 level) in voice, piano, jazz, or an orchestral instrument at the Blair School before auditioning to transfer. A student recommended by their instructor may audition for a transfer during performance exams (juries) at the end of the first semester of private study. A student with significant past experience in an instrument or voice outside of the Blair School may request an audition, regardless of enrollment in private instruction with Blair faculty, during performance juries at the end of the semester, in order to qualify for a transfer to Blair in the following semester. Audition requests must be approved by Blair faculty after a pre-screening interview takes place.

Your request for intra-university transfer will be approved if you meet audition, credit hour and grade point average requirements.

  1. A student is to audition with the Blair School of Music. Auditions are arranged through Molly Jewell, Director of Blair Admissions, at 615-322-6181 or molly.a.jewell@vanderbilt.edu.
  2. A student who has been in residence for two semesters is to have a minimum of 24 hours and a cumulative grade point average of 1.800 in transferable work to be admitted.
  3. A student who has been in residence for three semesters is to have a minimum of 39 hours and a cumulative grade point average of 1.850 in transferable work to be admitted.
  4. A student who has been in residence for four semesters is to have a minimum of 54 hours and a cumulative grade point average of 1.900 in transferable work to be admitted.
  5. A student who has transferred to Vanderbilt from another institution is eligible for intra-university transfer after having completed one semester in residence and having achieved sophomore standing.

Transferring from one school of the university to another within the university may result in the loss of credit hours and/or affect financial aid. If you require financial assistance as a result of transferring from your current school into another, please contact the Office of Financial Aid, 615-322-3591.