The UNLV School of Music is set to enchant audiences with a series of captivating musical events, ranging from jazz and opera to orchestral and choral performances. From December 2024 through March 2025, the university will showcase the talents of its students and renowned ensembles. Highlights include the UNLV Jazz Fall Festival, featuring diverse jazz ensembles, operatic scenes from classic works, and orchestral renditions of masterpieces by Strauss. With each performance promising a unique musical journey, these events celebrate the rich cultural tapestry and creativity that defines the UNLV music scene.

A Symphony of Art: Exploring UNLV's Vibrant Musical Events

The UNLV School of Music is set to host an impressive lineup of musical events in early 2025, showcasing a diverse array of genres and talents. From the captivating performances of the Gateways Brass Collective to the enchanting melodies of the Symphony Orchestra and the innovative Fry Street Quartet, these events promise to captivate audiences with their artistic brilliance. Each event presents a unique opportunity to experience the power and beauty of music, whether through orchestral symphonies, choral harmonies, or chamber operas, making UNLV a vibrant hub for cultural enrichment.

UNLV School of Music: A Harmonious Symphony of Artistic Events

The UNLV School of Music invites you to an unforgettable spring season packed with exceptional performances. Featuring a rich variety of musical genres, standout artists, and talented ensembles, this series promises to captivate audiences from March to May 2025. With events ranging from orchestral triumphs to intimate choral presentations, immerse yourself in the artistry and creativity of UNLV's finest. Join us as we celebrate music's transformative power and its ability to bring people together in joyous harmony.

Harmonies of Spring: UNLV School of Music's Upcoming Concert Series

This spring, the UNLV School of Music is set to fill the air with an enchanting series of concerts that promise to captivate the hearts of music lovers. From the commanding presence of symphonic winds to the harmonious choral ensembles, these events are a celebration of sound and passion. The stage is set at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for an unforgettable musical journey conducted by passionate maestros like Anthony LaBounty, Zane Douglass, and Taras Krysa. Get ready to experience the diverse musical talents at UNLV, where every note counts.

A Symphony of Sounds: UNLV's Musical Extravaganza

This spring, the UNLV School of Music offers a captivating series of concerts featuring the UNLV Community Concert Band, New Horizons Band, Choral Ensembles, Symphonic Winds, and the Symphony Orchestra. With performances spanning from vibrant community gatherings to the powerful resonance of Bruckner's Symphony No. 7, these events promise to take audiences on a heartfelt musical journey. Join us at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for an unforgettable celebration of music, talent, and tradition.

A Musical Journey at UNLV: Celebrating Community, Home, and Heritage

The UNLV Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the orchestra's artistic director Taras Krysa, performs Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 7.

UNLV Symphony Orchestra: Bruckner's 7th

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The UNLV Symphonic Winds perform, conducted by Anthony LaBounty.

UNLV Symphonic Winds in Concert (II)

The UNLV Choral Ensembles present the annual HOME concert.

UNLV Choral Ensembles: HOME Concert

The UNLV Community Concert & New Horizons Bands perform, conducted by Anthony LaBounty and Zane Douglass.

UNLV Community Concert Band & New Horizons Band (Concert 2)

Sounds of Spring features UNLV faculty in the final concert of the 2024-2025 season.

UNLV Chamber Music Society: Sounds of Spring

Trombone virtuoso Christian Lindberg performs with the UNLV Wind Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Leslie and Zane Douglass.

Virtuoso Christian Lindberg with the UNLV Wind Orchestra

The University Chorale and Chamber Choir perform in concert.

University Chorale & Chamber Choir in Concert

The UNLV Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the orchestra's artistic director Taras Krysa, performs works composed by the UNLV Concerto Competition winners.

UNLV Symphony Orchestra: UNLV Concerto Competition Winners

Based on a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, this family-friendly, magical chamber opera follows Princess Dora, not as a damsel in distress, but as a heroine.

UNLV Opera Theater: The Three Feathers

UNLV Symphonic Winds in Concert (I)

This remarkable quartet—hailed as "a triumph of ensemble playing" by The New York Times—is a multi-faceted ensemble taking chamber music in new directions. Touring music of the masters as well as exciting original works from visionary composers of our time, the Fry Street Quartet has perfected a "blend of technical precision and scorching spontaneity" (The Strad). The evening's program includes works by Haydn, Montgomery, and Beethoven.

UNLV Chamber Music Society: Fry Street Quartet

The UNLV Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the orchestra's artistic director Taras Krysa, performs Richard Strauss's tone poem, An Alpine Symphony.

UNLV Symphony Orchestra: Strauss's Alpine Symphony

UNLV Chamber Music Society: Gateways Brass Collective

Students from Opera Workshop I present scenes from Carmen, La cenerentola, Cendrillon, and Princess Ida.

UNLV Opera Theater: Queen of Hearts

In the final concert of the fall UNLV Jazz festival, Jazz Ensembles I & II perform.

UNLV Jazz Fall Festival: Jazz Ensembles I & II

In the first concert of the fall UNLV Jazz festival, Jazz Ensemble III, the Jazz Guitar Ensemble, and the Maryland Parkway & Harmon Avenue Vocal Ensembles perform.

UNLV Jazz Fall Festival: Jazz Ensemble III, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, Maryland Parkway & Harmon Avenue Vocal Ensembles

The UNLV Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the orchestra's artistic director Taras Krysa, performs works from Gershwin and Baley.

UNLV Symphony Orchestra: Gershwin & Baley

The UNLV Wind Orchestra performs, conducted by Thomas Leslie and Zane Douglass, featuring guest soloists Eric Marienthal, saxophone; Bernie Dresel, drums; Mitchel Forman, piano; and Kevin Axt, bass.

UNLV Wind Orchestra: Banzai Pipeline

The UNLV Choral Ensembles present their winter choral concert.

UNLV Choral Ensembles: Winter Choral Concert	

Doctor of Musical Arts candidate Ligia Verduga, flute, and pianist Katie Leung present an introduction and overview of Ecuadorian Music genres up to the latest developments of compositions from Ecuadorian composers.

Ligia Verduga's DMA Lecture Recital: Influences on Ecuadorian Flute Repertoire	

Parking:  Attendees are welcome to park in the Cottage Grove Parking Garage. Parking is free Fridays after 1 p.m.; all day Saturdays and Sundays; and after 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. During these times, visitors may park in any staff, student, or visitor space free of charge. Please observe handicapped/disabled, reserved, resident, and emergency parking restrictions at all times.

UNLV Brass Ensemble Concert	

Enjoy a double bill of one-act operas. Three Sisters Who Are Not Sisters is a surreal murder mystery, while How Clear She Shines! is an exploration of the lives and writings of the Brontë sisters.

UNLV Opera Theater: Three Sisters Who Are Not Sisters & How Clear She Shines!	

Doctor of Musical Arts candidate Cho Hee Hwang presents a performance guide on Cantate françoise: Semelé by Élisabeth-Claude Jacquet de La Guerre. Featured musicians for this presentation include Michelle Kim on harpsichord and Liz Valvano, bassoon.

Cho Hee Hwang's Doctor of Musical Arts Lecture Recital

The Nevada Music Teachers Association will host their annual State Conference Friday and Saturday, August 23-24. The theme is "Bach to School" and will feature faculty from state universities and colleges, Nevada School of the Arts, collegiate chapter members, students, and association teachers. The recital will include performers on the von Beckerath pipe organ, period instruments, keyboard ensembles, winds, voice, and chamber ensembles. Composers include Bach, Bruhns, and others.

"Bach to School" Baroque Recital

First time in America! Three-week intensive with one of the world's premier ballet institutions. A unique opportunity to take a ballet pianist workshop at the University of Las-Vegas, Nevada.

European School of Ballet Pianist Workshop

The UNLV School of Music and the Clark County School District host this annual event featuring outstanding elementary school choirs from around the valley.

Elementary School Choir Festivals

The UNLV Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the orchestra's artistic director Taras Krysa, performs Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1, Titan, featuring the Las Vegas Academy Orchestra, directed by Eric McAllister and Jeremy Paredes.

UNLV Symphony Orchestra: Mahler 1 - "Titan"

Our joint recital will present beautiful music spanning from the baroque to the modern era. The first half of the recital will feature Anaeli Gutierrez on flute, accompanied in two pieces by Lauren Hsu on piano, and Enmanuel Rodriguez on guitar. Listeners will hear contrasts between lively and technical passages such as in Piazolla's Histoire du Tango - Bordel 1900 and Kuhlau’s Variations on The Last Rose of Summer, as well as elegant lyrical passages found in Telemann’s Fantasie No. 5 and Suite en Duo by Jean Cras. Our second half of the recital will bring pieces from the renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Esteban Salas Villela will perform Bach's Cello Suite Number 1, arranged for the classical guitar. These pieces allude to dances from the baroque era that still resonate through time.

Joint Junior Recital of Music for Flute and Guitar

Students from Opera Workshop I perform excerpts from The Fairy Queen, Hansel & Gretel, Iolanthe, and La sonnambula.

UNLV Opera Theater: To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

The UNLV Symphonic Winds, conducted by Anthony LaBounty, perform.

UNLV Symphonic Winds in Concert II

The UNLV Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II perform in the UNLV Spring Jazz Festival.

UNLV Spring Jazz Festival: Jazz Ensembles I & II

The UNLV Contemporary Jazz Ensemble & Latin Jazz Ensemble plus a Jazz Vocal Ensemble perform in the UNLV Spring Jazz Festival.

UNLV Spring Jazz Festival: Latin & Contemporary Jazz Ensembles + Jazz Vocal Ensemble

The UNLV Jazz Vocal Ensembles and Jazz Ensemble III perform in the UNLV Spring Jazz Festival.

UNLV Spring Jazz Festival: Jazz Vocal Ensembles & Jazz Ensemble III

Edward Boyce and Dave Yuson invite you all to listen to solo French horn and solo euphonium works by composers of various eras such as Saint-Saëns, Glière, Jacob, Matonis, Clarke, Sandström Marcello, and Brahms.

Dave Yuson and Edward Boyce Perform Music for French Horn and Euphonium

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at our concert, "Cosmic Horizons." Prepare to trek across the galaxy as painted by a variety of talented composers and brought to life by the Flute Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Marta Plominska. Experience the celestial wonders through Gustav Holst's nimble "Mercury" for flute choir and John Rutter's grounding "For the Beauty of the Earth." Phyllis Avidan Louke's "Cloud Images" will paint ethereal landscapes, while Ricky Lombardo's "Adventures in Space" propels us into the unknown. Peter Senchuk's "Beyond the Night Sky" beckons towards distant galaxies, Catherine McMichael's "Salt of the Earth" grounds us in humanity, and Ann Cameron Pearce's "Cosmic Horizons" stretches our imaginations to infinity. Don't miss this unforgettable journey through the stars!  Reception to follow in the lobby.

UNLV Las Vegas Flute Ensemble Presents Cosmic Horizons

The UNLV Singers perform a choral revue of repertoire from around the world and throughout history. The concert serves a fundraiser for the David B. Weiller Scholarship for Choral Music.

Home Concert

The Jupiter String Quartet is a particularly intimate group, comprising violinists Nelson Lee and Meg Freivogel, violist Liz Freivogel (Meg’s older sister), and cellist Daniel McDonough (Meg’s husband, Liz’s brother-in-law). Now enjoying their 21st year together, this tight-knit ensemble is firmly established as an important voice in the world of chamber music. The New Yorker claims, “The Jupiter String Quartet, an ensemble of eloquent intensity, has matured into one of the mainstays of the American chamber-music scene.”

UNLV Chamber Music Society: Jupiter String Quartet

The UNLV Community Concert & New Horizons Bands perform, conducted by Anthony LaBounty.

UNLV Community Concert & New Horizons Bands (Concert II)

Frank Lehman is an Associate Professor of Music at Tufts University, and holds degrees from Brown University and Harvard University. His research has explored a range of styles and repertoires, from Schubert to ambient music, with a special emphasis on music and the moving image. Lehman's work has been featured in a number of media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, The Chronicle of Higher Education, NPR, and too many podcasts to count. His books include Hollywood Harmony: Musical Wonder and the Sound of Cinema (Oxford University Press, 2018) and (as editor) Studying the Score: Music Analysis and Film (Routledge, 2024).

Frank Lehman: "Space Operas and Skywalker Symphonies: Listening to Film Music with Open Ears"

Enjoy a 12-piece ensemble featuring Cole Henriques on baritone saxophone and EWI performing arrangements of works from various Japanese jazz/fusion artists such as Casiopea, Dimension, and members of T-Square.

Cole Henriques Performs a Japanese Jazz Fusion Recital

The UNLV Choral Ensembles present the choral cycle by Morten Lauridsen, Lux Aeterna.

UNLV Choral Ensembles: Lauridsen - Lux Aeterna

Joyce Chen, Assistant Professor of Historical Keyboards, University of Oregon, offers a solo harpsichord recital at UNLV. The program will feature works by Louis Couperin, Françcois Couperin, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre and Antoine Forqueray.

Harpsichord Recital, Joyce Chen

The UNLV Division of Percussion and the Department of Theatre's MFA Lighting Design studio present their 16th annual collaboration, Into The Fray. A mixture of visceral percussion music and mesmerizing lighting effects, this longstanding collaboration is sure to leave you thoroughly entertained and inspired.

UNLV Percussion & Moving Light Lab: Into the Fray

Hosted by the Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center, Robynn Stilwell offers a lecture on music and the cinematic Western. Items to be discussed include Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) and The Native Americans (1994) and the songs of Sebastian Robertson in these productions.

Robynn Stilwell, "Scoring America's Sense of Self: Music, Ideology, and the Cinematic Western"

We will perform various jazz songs in genres such as swing, ballad, Latin, and modern as a quintet with four fantastic musicians: Ed Lacala on bass, drummer Mateo Sanchez, Dylan Musso on trombone, and Renzon Maballo playing tenor saxophone. Please come and enjoy the performance.

Yoonjeong Park's Doctoral Recital Featuring a Jazz Quintet

Emily Carroll will be performing flute works by C.P.E. Bach, Ludwig Van Beethoven, and Alfred Cassella, featuring other contemporary works for piccolo and alto flute.

Emily Carroll Performs Masters Flute Recital

Pauline Tamale's Doctor of Musical Arts recital comprises three main selections from Giovanni Pergolesi, Giacomo Puccini, and Jake Heggie, featuring soprano Courtney Schwalbe; mezzo-soprano Pauline Tamale; Barbara Buer on pipe organ; and Katie Leung on piano. All three selections cover a moment of suffering in a woman's life that often leads to a form of redemption. The composer Giovanni Pergolesi meditates on the suffering of Mary, Jesus Christ's mother, during the crucifixion. This work features two voices (soprano and mezzo-soprano) and the organ to reflect the distinctive style of the 18th century and Neapolitanism. Puccini was known for his soaring vocal melodies and will feature in both arias and duets from Suor Angelica between Angelica and La Zia Principessa of the suffering one has encountered and separation from their loved one due to their pasts. Lastly, Jake Heggie's intertwined melodies between a mother and a daughter's relationship during and after one has passed on and the impact that remains.

Pauline Tamale's Vocal Chamber Recital: A Meditation on Suffering & Redemption

The American Prize award-winning UNLV Wind Orchestra presents "Danza Rebelde," conducted by Artistic Director & Conductor Thomas G. Leslie with Associate Conductor Zane Douglass and doctoral conducting assistants Ocean Akaka, Charles Greggerson, and Scott McGlasson, featuring guest soloist Laura Taylor.

UNLV Wind Orchestra: Danza Rebelde

Join me as I embark on an expedition through the longing loves of four composers. This recital will feature Pablo De Sarasate’s seductive Zigeunerweisen, Astor Piazzolla’s angelic Ave Maria, Johannes Brahms’s heartbreaking String Sextet number 2, and Serge Koussevitzky’s triumphant Concerto for Double Bass.

Longing: A Senior Recital by Sam Morgan

Guest Artist, Lok Ng will present a solo piano program of Chopin, Prokofiev, Brahms and Busoni. Dr. Ng is currently Assistant Professor of Piano at Truman State University. This project is co-sponsored by the UNLV College of Fine Arts, Graduate Professional Student Association, and part of the UNLV Alumni Recital Series.

Guest Artist Dr. Lok Ng Performs Solo Piano Recital

Adrian Vasquez-Maravilla presents an evening of guitar works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Astor Piazzolla, Roland Dyens, and others.

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