Non-Keyboard Instruments
Instruments (non-keyboard) within the school's inventory are available for registered student and faculty use, with priority given to music majors. Non-music majors must provide proof of enrollment in a UNLV music ensemble. The rental inventory includes woodwind, brass, and string instruments for use in instrumental class method courses, ensembles, master classes, and special performances or uses. The instruments are housed in HFA 236 and are administered by the school through the Property Manager, a designated graduate teaching assistant, assigned to the collection.
Special interest instrument (see below) rentals will require a request and approval from faculty related to the proposed use of the instrument.
Instruments of Special Interest
Instruments of special interest include, but are not limited to:
- Pianos
- Harpsichord
- Clavinova
- Contrabassoon
- Select models of bass clarinets, contra-alto, and contra-bass clarinets
- English horn
- Trumpets in C and Eb
- Bass trombones
- C tubas
To use these instruments, students must provide a formal accompanying request from faculty related to the proposed use of the instrument (e.g., those seeking use of the school's harpsichord should solicit assistance from piano area coordinator before proceeding through check-out procedures).
Pianos
All pianos are regularly tuned and serviced by the UNLV piano technician. During semester breaks, use of school pianos is arranged through the School of Music Office and must occur during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
Pianos for Recital Performance Use
Students interested in securing use of pianos for recitals must submit a "piano use" form, which is linked to the Rando Recital Hall Rental agreement. There are three grand pianos in Rando Recital Hall. One is reserved and is available for use via specific authorization from the School of Music Chair or Piano Area Coordinator. Please consult the Piano Use Policy for additional information.
Pianos for Practical Use
HFA practice rooms are equipped with pianos. Some pianos are available on a piano major priority basis and are located in the downstairs practice room area in the HFA building. The School of Music Office administers all practice room use and procedures.