Music Category
Why VU? Making the Most of Music City
Apr. 25, 2012—Vanderbilt Junior Seth Johnson tells us why he chose Vanderbilt and how that decision has shaped his college experience.
Leave Kafka at Home — it’s Rites of Spring
Feb. 29, 2012—Ryan on the Rites of Spring music festival and why sometimes it's nice to have a distraction.
Sweet Melodies
Dec. 29, 2011—In the fall of 2009, three Vanderbilt juniors and one freshman got together and decided to form an all male a cappella group call the Melodores. By September, they had fourteen members. Two years later, they finished third in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella finals. Recently they were named one of the top...
Music in Music City
Jun. 9, 2010—Summer came to Nashville quickly! It’s been in the 90s all week and despite the hot days and muggy nights, the city is flourishing with activity! This week and weekend is particularly exciting because Nashville will play host to two amazing music festivals: the CMA Festival and Bonaroo. The four day CMA Festival this year...
Life in Nashville
Nov. 26, 2009—I love being in my hometown for Thanksgiving. My parents are the strongest people I know, my sister makes me laugh till my sides hurt, and my high school friends tell amazing stories from their adventures all over the world. I come home for my family. At the conclusion of the holiday, though, I couldn’t...
Super Mega Hella-Blizzard 2009
Jan. 20, 2009—A blizzard of another kind is winding down at 2305 West End Ave at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. During the height of the days surrounding our January 3rd application deadline, our operations staff was handling an avalanche of mail. On January 5th we received 30 bins of mail. That following week, each day brought an additional 10 bins of materials to our office.
Giving Thanks
Nov. 26, 2008—This morning I found a very close parking spot. And for that, I am thankful. Thanksgiving week is upon us and campus has emptied out. It is strange and a bit unnerving to work on a college campus during holiday seasons. With no students around, it’s just not as fun. Still, it’s nice to know...
Welcome 2012, hellooooo 2013
Aug. 15, 2008—The Vandy class of 2012 is probably in the process of finishing up packing, getting into the family car and making way to Nashville. Move in is tomorrow and with it CommonVU and more importantly the Commons comes to life. Preparations have long been underway for their arrival. Check out some pictures from Angie Cottrell ,...
Travel Season Begins…
Aug. 14, 2008—What a summer it has been. The Freshman Commons opens on Saturday and our new class of Commodores moves in. For all of the excitement around Nashville and campus, the admissions staff is looking forward to the high school visits, college fairs, and student events held throughout the country and the world over the coming...
Tennesee Rocks (and Twangs)
Jun. 9, 2008—Random Stranger on Airplane: So, where are you from?Brad: Nashville.Random Stranger on Airplane: Do you like Country music?Brad: Not really. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve engaged in this conversation, I could buy every record I’ve ever wanted to own from the record store. If only I could pay for the gas...