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School of Music News

The School of Music offers enriching undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students pursuing careers in composition, conducting, jazz studies, music education, and performance. We have more than 400 music majors studying under the guidance of experienced artist and performers, master teachers, and respected international scholars.

Current Music News

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Arts and Culture |

The band honors those who have served, inspires patriotism and service, and connects with the global community.

Dozens of musicians in formal outfits play instruments.
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and residents come together for the love of music and to support Las Vegas organizations.

close up of Stephen Caplan holding an instrument
Arts and Culture |

This recital features oboist Stephen Caplan, one of Nevada’s most celebrated classical musicians, who will be retiring after 38 years as professor of music at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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Arts and Culture |

Lindberg, a trombonist, was named 'Greatest Brass Player in History' by Classic FM.

woman in blue blouse holding peacock feather
Arts and Culture |

Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, this family-friendly opera is the creation of composer Lori Laitman and librettist Dana Gioia.

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Arts and Culture |

The quartet is a multi-faceted ensemble taking chamber music in new directions. 

Music In The News

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Happening Saturday, March 8th at Artemus W. Ham concert hall at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The iconic Mariachi Extravaganza, a celebrated music festival based in San Antonio, has expanded its reach to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the first time. The inaugural Mariachi Extravaganza Las Vegas – West Coast Region featured the nation's top school-based mariachi groups and vocalists competing for the title of reigning champions. The event is a collaborative effort between the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) School of Music and MPR, the producers of the Mariachi Extravaganza.

KNPR News

Mariachi is a musical touchstone of Mexico and the American Southwest — and a growing part of U.S. music education. Clark County high schools are embracing it, with more than 8,000 students in its mariachi programs — the most in the country. The College of Southern Nevada's Mariachi Plata band has found national success in competitions.

Chic Compass

The chamber orchestra strives to attain the highest standards in performing an array of classical repertoire for diverse audiences while regularly featuring outstanding soloists and guest conductors. As part of its active performance and touring schedule, the Sinfonietta has partnered with many other musical organizations, such as the Vegas City Opera, the Las Vegas Master Singers, the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Chamber Chorale, the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society and the Las Vegas Academy.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The Vegas City Opera is celebrating 15 seasons! Executive Director, Ginger Land-Van Buuren and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Professor of Voice Jawan Jenkins joined Las Vegas Now for a preview of what’s to come.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Chorus is bringing in a very famous LA Women's Choir called Vox Femina. They're doing a performance at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ on October 27th, centered around voting and the women's suffrage movement.

Recent Music Accomplishments

Jonathan Rhodes Lee (Music) performed as a guest artist at the Arizona Bach Festival in Phoenix. Lee, a harpsichordist, joined soloists from across the country in a program of concertos in the Vivaldian tradition.
Amy Brown (Music) presented at the Computer Using Educators (CUE) Conference in Palm Springs, California, over spring break. The session's title was "AI and Music: Exploring Creativity and Pedagogy." Participants used AI to create cognitive integrated song parodies to reinforce specific learning intentions in their English Language Arts, Math…
Amy Brown (Music) presented a session at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Annual Conference titled, "Parachute Play, the Musical Way: Engaging Movement and Playing with a Splash of AI." The presentation centered around the theme in Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Surprise), II. "Andante."  Aimed at teaching elementary…
Katrina Liu (Teaching and Learning) and Richard Miller (School of Music), together with their colleague Michael K. Thomas (Educational Psychology, University of Illinois, Chicago), published a new book, Preparing White Teachers for Anti-Racist Education: Critical Reflection and Generativity for Transformative Praxis. This research-based guide from…
Stephen Caplan's (Music) "Concert Review" of the Lonarc Trio's two performances at the International Double Reed Society conference was published in the Fall/Winter issue of Double Reed News, the magazine of the British Double Reed Society.
Nick Carozza (Music) will compete as a national finalist in the MTNA Young Artist Woodwind Competition. He earned this opportunity after winning the Nevada State and Southwest Regional Division of the MTNA Young Artist Woodwind competition. A second-year D.M.A. student at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, Carozza has been studying oboe for 14 years and is currently a…