The UNLV Division of Jazz & Commercial Music received five prestigious awards that will be publicized in DownBeat magazine’s June issue.

UNLV Virtuosi Strings, composed of both faculty and students, will perform works from J.S. Bach, Purcell, Telemann, and Robert Fuchs.

The program includes 'Prelude and Liebestod' from Tristan and Isolde, featuring Eric McAllister as guest conductor, and 'Symphonie Fantastique' by Hector Berlioz, conducted by Taras Krysa.

The concert, performed by the American Prize Award-winning orchestra, takes place in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.

Butler, currently head of the department of music at Valdosta State University, begins his new role July 1.

Be captivated by multifaceted guitarist Meng Su during the Performing Arts Center’s 46th season final performance.

This award-winning musical presents the story of Violet, disfigured as a child, who searches for salvation.

This all-UNLV alumni band will perform a program of original compositions and arrangements by noted alum Dennis Mackrel, featuring trumpet soloist Kenny Rampton.

From the Super Bowl to Broadway plays, this alum uses his technical theater experience to bring spectacular events to life from behind the scenes.