Celebrating 75 Years of Music at Belmont
Join Belmont University's College of Music and Performing Arts this spring for performances and events celebrating 75 years of transformative music education. See the full program below.
"Music has been taught, created and performed in this place since the early 1900s. Seventy-five years ago, faculty and students from Belmont College believed music had the power to transform: to form character, build community and carry meaning across generations.
This season, "Legacy," is our chance to look back at everything that founding belief has grown into while looking forward to the students who will carry it next.
Every performance this year is a thread connecting the musicians who came before us to the ones just beginning and a reminder that legacy isn't something we inherit passively. It's something we perform, night after night, together. It shapes and inspires our future"
- College of Music and Performing Arts Dean Stephen Eaves.
Join us this spring for performances that highlight this legacy and vision for the future.
Performances and Events
The Music of Frank Zappa, Genesis and Phil Collins Featuring Chester Thompson
July 15, 2026 | Fisher Center
Study Music in Music City
Sounds of Belmont: 37th Annual President's Concert
July 17, 2026 | Fisher Center
Rudy's Jazz Night
March 3, 2026 | Time TBD
Bluegrass and Southbound at Station Inn
March 2026 | Date and time TBD
Chorale Reunion Weekend
7 p.m. | Casual Meet Up | 12 South Restaurant
Optional for those in town or arriving early
9:30-10 a.m. | Registration and Check-In | Fisher Center [Ballroom TBD]
Pick up your swag bag and event schedule as you settle in.
10-11 a.m. | Gathering Hour | Fisher Center [Ballroom TBD]
Reconnect with fellow alumni while browsing decades of photos, memorabilia and archives. Enjoy live piano music as you reminisce.
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Campus Tour | Starting at Fisher Center
Explore Belmont's beautiful campus with a guided walk beginning at the Fisher Center.
12:30-1:30 p.m. | Alumni Buffet Lunch | Fisher Center South Ballroom
Share a meal with alumni, faculty and staff as you celebrate 75 years of music at Belmont.
2-3 p.m. | Rehearsal with Belmont Chorale | Fisher Center
Connect with the next generation of Chorale vocalists and perform live on the Fisher Center stage. [Sign up link]
4-5 p.m. | Alumni by Choice Awards Ceremony | Fisher Center [Room TBD]
Celebrate exceptional alumni who embody Belmont's mission and values.
Learn more about Alumni by Choice
5-5:45 p.m. | Alumni by Choice Reception | Fisher Center Paisley Ballroom
Toast the honorees with light refreshments and conversation.6:30 p.m. | Sounds of Belmont: 37th Annual President's Concert | Fisher Center Hall
Experience an evening of stories and songs featuring Belmont musicians.
8:30 p.m. | Dessert Reception | Fisher Center Lobby
Enjoy sweets and reconnect before heading to the Encore Hour.
9:30 p.m. | Encore Hour | Hometeam Pizza (directly across the street)
Wrap up the celebration with casual conversation and pizza—an evening of music and memories continues.
CMPA Stories
Alumni Testimonials
Abby Ferrell
Music Education
“Belmont’s school of Music truly shaped my whole self. CMPA holistically helps their students through rigorous classes, dedicated professor mentorship, high-performing ensembles, and strong community. The school of music led me to my current career as a K-8 music teacher in Nashville.”
Karis Avisa
Musical Theatre
"My mom was on the inaugural Belmont women's soccer team of '97, and 25 years later I followed in her footsteps (sans cleats) as a class of 2022 Musical Theatre major. Four years post-grad, I’ve worked all over the world as a performer and spend time in between in New York City, where I share a home and community with my best friends who I met in the BFA program. Belmont University has woven its way through my story since before I was born, so I truly can’t imagine what my life would have looked like without it. Happy 75th anniversary, School of Music!"