Director’s Welcome

We are excited to introduce you to the UNLV School of Music, one of the premier music and fine arts institutions in the Southwest. The School of Music offers students opportunities for musical study in a professional, artistic environment that strives to promote the highest level of artistic development according to each student’s unique strengths.

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Performance Calendar

School of Music on the Move

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In the News

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is performing a free concert at Lake Las Vegas on October 24th. Taras Krysa , Music Advisor Henderson Symphony and Director of Orchestras at UNLV joined us with the details.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The final concert of the 2024-2025 season for the UNLV Symphony & Las Vegas Academy is happening this weekend.

KNPR News

Oboist Stephen Caplan has taught at UNLV for 38 years, on top of performing around the world and with the Las Vegas Philharmonic. During that time, he has won accolades, shared stages with international superstars, and, most notably, tailored his teaching to include the physical and mental health of instrumentalists.

KSNV-TV: News 3

A recital will feature the oboe player, one of Nevada’s most celebrated classical musicians, who will be retiring after 38 years as professor of music at UNLV.

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Academic Programs

Students playing string instruments
Students playing trumpets
Side view of female singing
Person viewing sheet music

Ensembles & Faculty

Close up of Jazz Ensemble group
Group of string instrument players performing

The School of Music is one of the schools in the College of Fine Arts.