News: School of Music
Ten prestigious university and college jazz programs were selected to compete in New York City.
Enjoy guitar compositions paired with visual art in an event co-sponsored by the School of Music and the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art.
Enjoy scenes from The Magic Flute, Alcina, Cendrillon, The Sorcerer, and more.
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.
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.
The concert concludes a two-year series of concerts celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth and the lasting influence of his works.
"Looking Up" recognizes the tireless efforts of dedicated students through a challenging school year by featuring student compositions and arrangements.
This is the world premiere of "Children of Fatima," composed by music professor Anthony LaBounty.
The concert kicks-off a series of student performances that are both in-person and live-streamed from Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.
The UNLV Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Taras Krysa.
Nick Tipping earns Best Jazz Artist for his work with his band, The Jac.
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.