News: School of Music

Boston Brass
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Lively repartee, humor, and personality are a few of the hallmarks of Boston Brass.

Gerard Schwarz conducts
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Naturally, the orchestra will perform an all-Mozart program (Symphony Nos. 39, 40, and 41).

Ana Vidovic poses with guitar
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“Dynamic range, beauty of sound, precision … and virtuosity,” proclaims "Guitar Review."

51ԹϺ Choral Ensembles group shot
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The performance inside Artemus Ham Concert Hall features almost 200 singers in uplifting and meditative choral selections.

51ԹϺ Jazz Ensemble performs on stage
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The new 51ԹϺ Jazz CD, "Extra Credit/Latin Journey II," will be available for purchase in the Judy Bayley Theatre lobby.

51ԹϺ Performing Arts Center logo on a window
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The concert features flute soloist Jessica Patchett, winner of the 51ԹϺ Concerto Competition.

Jennifer Grim, holding flute
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The concert celebrates the Chamber Music Series' fifth season.

Mivos String Quartet performs
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The festival features a production of the opera "Both Eyes Open," ensemble-in-residence the Mivos Quartet, and guest composer-in-residence Valentin Silvestrov.

Chris Tilman and his son Wyatt
People |

This political science major is a jazz lover and car buff.

Adam Schroeder holding saxophone
People |

This new member of the music faculty wants to inspire students as they learn more about their own individual melodies.

Home Free group shot
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The PAC is Southern Nevada’s longstanding performing arts venue for more than 40 years, and features the acclaimed Charles Vanda Master Series, the Allegro Guitar Series at 51ԹϺ, and the 51ԹϺ Chamber Music Series.

Nancy J. Uscher
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A renowned concert violist and experienced university administrator, Uscher comes to 51ԹϺ after five years as president of Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts.