Belmont University

Explore your creative future—Belmont University

Set in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University invites students to pursue bold goals within a supportive community. With about 9,000 students, Belmont offers the personal attention of a mid-sized, Christian institution alongside expansive opportunities, including more than 180 academic majors and 230 student organizations designed to help you discover your purpose and thrive.

A vibrant creative community
Belmont University’s College of Music & Performing Arts (CMPA) offers an exceptional, globally respected education rooted in both artistic excellence and creative exploration. Known for its distinctive programs, the college upholds the highest standards of scholarship and performance while embracing innovation and stylistic diversity.

Students in the School of Music and the Department of Theatre & Dance are encouraged to fully develop their talents, collaborate meaningfully, and build professional relationships that extend far beyond graduation. Guided by world-class faculty and supported by a wide range of degree options, performance experiences, and industry connections, students thrive within a close-knit creative community. Together, these opportunities and resources place Belmont among the world’s leading performing arts institutions.

Arts in the heart of Nashville
Belmont’s beautiful campus is located in the heart of Nashville, a thriving creative city full of opportunities in the performing arts. CMPA offers a variety of ways for students to gain professional experience and serve the Nashville community and beyond. CMPA has partnerships with companies and organizations, including the W.O. Smith Community Music School, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, and the Nashville Opera. Several national music and theatre organizations have active campus chapters. Music Education majors spend a semester teaching and Music Therapy majors are placed in health care facilities. The student-led Belmont Reperatory Theatre performs in elementary schools. Several music ensembles tour regionally and internationally.

Come experience our creative community by scheduling an in-person visit at belmont.edu/visit. Find out for yourself how life at Belmont can shape your future.