Director’s Welcome

We are excited to introduce you to the UNLV School of Music, one of the premier music and fine arts institutions in the Southwest. The School of Music offers students opportunities for musical study in a professional, artistic environment that strives to promote the highest level of artistic development according to each student’s unique strengths.

What's Happening

Articles and Releases

Performance Calendar

School of Music on the Move

Announcements

In the News

KNPR News

Oboist Stephen Caplan has taught at UNLV for 38 years, on top of performing around the world and with the Las Vegas Philharmonic. During that time, he has won accolades, shared stages with international superstars, and, most notably, tailored his teaching to include the physical and mental health of instrumentalists.

KSNV-TV: News 3

A recital will feature the oboe player, one of Nevada’s most celebrated classical musicians, who will be retiring after 38 years as professor of music at UNLV.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

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

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 (UNLV) School of Music and MPR, the producers of the Mariachi Extravaganza.

Who We Are video

Academic Programs

Students playing string instruments
Students playing trumpets
Side view of female singing
Person viewing sheet music

Ensembles & Faculty

Close up of Jazz Ensemble group
Group of string instrument players performing

The School of Music is one of the schools in the College of Fine Arts.