Welcome! We are excited that you are considering studying music with us, and we invite you to explore the diverse music opportunities available at Belmont.
Use our web site to find out more about our programs, performances, faculty and students. Of course, our faculty and staff will be happy to answer your questions via phone (615-460-6408), email
or visit us on campus.
Opera Theatre- Will present Mozart's Così fan tutte
Opera Theatre- Will present Mozart's Così fan tutte, a comedic look at relationships and the sanctity of love. This production, presented in English, runs Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Troutt Theater. A Matinee Luncheon will be held on Sunday, November 15 at 12:30 p.m. in the Vince Gill Room in the Curb Event Center. The cost for the luncheon is $25 and includes lunch and reserved seating at the matinee performance. Tickets for the performances are $10 for adults, $5 for Senior Citizens (65 and over), faculty, staff and non-Belmont students. Free for Belmont students.
Click here to purchase Opera tickets or click here to purchase Opera Matinee Luncheon reservations.
Fall Choral Festival - Features the Oratorio Chorus, the Brass Ensemble, Nashville Children's Choir and the Lassiter High School Women's Choir form Marietta, GA under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Lynne Gackle. The evening's musical selections include Gloria by John Rutter and Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing arranged by Mack Wilberg. The concert is Friday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Massey Concert Hall and is free and open to the public.
Faculty Concert Series - Joel Treybig, Trumpet, and Chris Norton, Percussion, present a Back to Back Concert on Monday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Belmont Heights Baptist Church. The duo will perform the finale together. The concert is free and open to the public.
Musical Theatre - Presents Urinetown, a musical-comedy satire on greed, corruption, love and revolution. A drastic water shortage in a major metropolis has rendered private toilets inoperable, so people must now rely on public amenities. The facilities are controlled by a corporation which keeps raising its prices for use, creating revolting conditions which lead to public uprising. Showtimes and dates in are Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. The performances are free and open to the public in Massey Concert Hall.
Commercial Music Showcase Performers Selected
After two nights of auditions, the four Commercial Music Major selected as solo performers are
- Noel Barefoot (North Carolina)
- John Flanagan (New Hampshire)
- Aashley Morgan (Ohio)
- Joshua Eric Wright (Texas)
Starting on September 15, 2009, 39 students auditioned on the first of two nights of try-outs in front of a diverse group of music industry professionals for one of the coveted four showcase spots. Ten students were called back for the second night of auditions.
Over the next month these students will record on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, meet with a professional photographer for promotional photos and meet with industry professional in preparation for their performance.
The 18th Annual Commercial Music Showcase will be held on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in Massey Concert Hall.
