Ready to prepare for your career in music?

We are dedicated to training the next generation of performers, educators, scholars, composers and technicians. Find out how the School of Music can help you reach your career, artistic, and scholarly goals.

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Find your major

Our faculty are committed to excellence in undergraduate instruction, welcoming students from all backgrounds. We offer three majors: pre-professional programs leading to a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degree, and a liberal arts program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Minors are offered with concentrations in fundamental studies in music or the recording arts.

Applied Music, Bachelor of Music

A professional degree designed for students pursuing careers in music performance.

B.M. Applied Music

Music Education, Bachelor of Music

A professional degree designed for students pursuing teaching careers in K-12 schools.

B.M. Music Education

Composition, Bachelor of Music

A professional degree designed for students pursuing careers in music composition and related fields.

B.M. Composition

Music, Bachelor of Arts

A liberal arts degree for students seeking foundational studies in music and a broad complementary education.

B.A. Music

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Graduate studies

We are a supportive community of faculty and graduate students located on a beautiful campus in a musically-rich city. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, individual attention is a hallmark of our school.

Explore our graduate programs

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Auditions and scholarships

In addition to University scholarships and the Millenium scholarship for eligible Nevada residents, we offer generous talent-based scholarships for undergraduates and nationally competitive assistantships at the graduate level.

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Join an Ensemble

The School of Music offers both small and large ensemble performance opportunities and students from all majors are welcome to audition.

Join an ensemble

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Meet our faculty

The School of Music is home to world-renowned musicians, performers and instructors who provide a caring, individualized learning environment that prepares students for real-world career success.

Faculty and staff

Upcoming performances and events

Nov 16

Horn Ensemble & Trumpet Ensemble Concert at Harlan O. & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall 07:30 PM

Nov 17

Symphony Orchestra at Nightingale Concert Hall 07:30 PM

Nov 18

Marissa Romero - Junior Recital at University Foundation Arts (UFA) 05:00 PM Arts & Culture

Nov 19

UNR Percussion Ensemble at Nightingale Concert Hall 07:30 PM

School of Music events

School of Music news

K-12 Students watching a quartet perform.

Bluebird Saxophone Quartet brings classical music to rural schools

November 13, 2026

College of Liberal Arts students performed for twelve K-12 schools across Northern Nevada and California

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Reno Piano Day brings young musicians, educators and community members to University of Nevada, Reno

November 10, 2026

School of Music event connects students from across Nevada and beyond through masterclasses, performances and educational workshops

University of Nevada, Reno trumpet quintet advances to international semifinal competition

May 21, 2026

The student ensemble is set to represent the University at 50th anniversary International Trumpet Guild Conference held at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York

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