School of Music

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

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.

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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.

Spring 2024 auditions for Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds are open until January 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

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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

Apr 19

07:30 PM

Arts

Nevada Wind Ensemble & Choir 150th Celebration at Church Fine Arts

Apr 22

07:30 PM

Music

Special Ensemble (Horn) & Trumpet Ensemble at Hall Recital Hall

Apr 23

07:30 PM

Arts

When We Were Young – Spring Choral Area Concert at University Arts Building

Apr 24

05:30 PM

Arts

Lilley Opening for Final Apex Concert at John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art

School of Music events

School of Music news

The School of Music presents a Day of Percussion on March 8

February 28, 2024

The gathering of young musicians features an evening concert with vibraphonist Sean Collins and his Folktet

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The School of Music announces two exciting upcoming performances

February 20, 2024

New musical works will be premiered in honor of the University’s 150th anniversary

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New faculty hires in the College of Liberal Arts, School of Music

December 26, 2023

Gaining national and international acclaim, the newly formed School of Music in the College of Liberal Arts celebrates four additions to the faculty, welcoming Dolora Zajick, Aren Long, Kevin Miescke and Michael TK Lam

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