News: School of Music

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The winner receives $5,000 and is invited to work with College of Fine Arts students in the fall.

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The festival brings a full day of vibrant music, culture, and extraordinary performances to the UNLV Performing Arts Center.

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The free concert features several world premieres of music ranging from miniature vibraphone interludes to compositions for mixed ensemble.

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The classic Baroque opera seria dazzles with vocal fireworks and larger-than-life mythic figures.

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Formed in 2013, the musical group brings an equal passion to the standard chamber music repertoire and contemporary, non-standard works alike.

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Public can vote daily to select Las Vegas-based student winners to have their art featured on Sphere's Exosphere in celebration of Pi Day.

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Now in its fourth year, this large-scale annual event has become a signature cultural celebration in Las Vegas, bringing together music, movement, and cross-cultural dialogue on one stage.

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The UNLV Symphony Orchestra is conducted by the orchestra's artistic director Taras Krysa.

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The evening's program selection includes works by Schubert, Ferlendis, Fiala, Poulenc, and von Weber.

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A catered reception in the Ham Concert Hall lobby after the performance invites the audience to gather and reflect on the evening’s music.

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Inductees include 10-year Linq headlining magician Mat Franco; entertainment luminary Cindy Doumani; and filmmaker and educator Francisco Menendez (posthumously).

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The performances feature a diverse range of student ensembles and a special scholarship concert.