The fourth annual UNLV Lunar New Year Concert, presented by the UNLV World Music Chamber Ensemble, will take place at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on March 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM. This large-scale concert celebrates the richness of Asian traditional instrumental and vocal music, kung fu, and the elegance of Chinese classical dance, highlighting coexistence, diversity, and cultural exchange. In past…
UNLV Music Woodwind faculty have been busy recording All-State Etudes videos. Check it out! Access the playlist here.
Amy Brown has published a new book which offers a wide range of Orff process lesson plans with special guidance for success with diverse learners. All four sections, titled Sing, Say, Dance, and Play, include modifications and suggestions for students with special needs. An abundance of supplemental materials include Apple, Spotify, and YouTube playlists, full color visuals and slideshows…
Important information updates will be made available for Music Education students on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 2:30-3:45 p.m. in Doc Rando Recital Hall. Attendance is required.
Each summer, UNLV hosts the Orff Teacher Certification program, sponsored by the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA). Amy Brown, Assistant Professor of Music Education, Pedagogy and Practice, is the course director and oversees the logistics of running the entire course. Each instructor must pass a certification process through AOSA, which includes an apprenticeship with a master…
Starting August 1st audition forms for Fall 2026 entrance are open! Auditions begin Nov. 8 so sign up as soon as possible. See your area's audition forms for all available dates. Auditions are required this year for entrance to the music program so begin planning your auditions now.
UNLV Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor Taras Krysa will conduct the Las Vegas Philharmonic Youth Concert Series Oct. 2-4 at The Smith Center. Krysa is a Ukrainian-born, American conductor celebrated for his thoughtful, dynamic, and creatively charged music-making. With a reputation for nuanced programming, Krysa curates concerts that transcend the traditional,…