News: School of Music

musicians posing with instruments outdoors
Arts and Culture |

Ten prestigious university and college jazz programs were selected to compete in New York City.

a picture on a wall
Arts and Culture |

Enjoy guitar compositions paired with visual art in an event co-sponsored by the School of Music and the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art.

The Beam Music Center
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Enjoy scenes from The Magic Flute, Alcina, Cendrillon, The Sorcerer, and more.

A conductor waves a baton
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The UNLV Wind Orchestra was recently named the second prize winner for The American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music, College/University ensemble division, 2021.

Beam Music Center
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Featuring music by J.S. Bach, Jennifer Bellor (world premiere), Luke Dahn (world premiere), Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de La Guerre, Francesco Geminiani, and Franz Schubert.

A man sits at the end of a piano
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The concert concludes a two-year series of concerts celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth and the lasting influence of his works.

A collection of jazz musicians
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"Looking Up" recognizes the tireless efforts of dedicated students through a challenging school year by featuring student compositions and arrangements.

conductor in front of orchestra
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This is the world premiere of "Children of Fatima," composed by music professor Anthony LaBounty.

UNLV's Flashlight
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The concert kicks-off a series of student performances that are both in-person and live-streamed from Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.

a conductor waves his baton
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The UNLV Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Taras Krysa.

man with award
People |

Nick Tipping earns Best Jazz Artist for his work with his band, The Jac.

UNLV Jazz Ensemble I
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Established in 1976, the DownBeat Student Music Awards are considered the most prestigious awards in jazz education, and UNLV Jazz has garnered 33 DownBeat Student Music Awards since 2010.