Music Clubs and Organizations

Phi Mu Alpha

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is the world's oldest and largest secret national musical fraternal society. For over a century, Sinfonians in nearly every field of study and professional endeavor have transformed music in America. The opportunity of becoming a Sinfonian is offered to men who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of the fraternity's object and ideals.

The object of this fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit, the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students, the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater.

Sigma Alpha Iota

Sigma Alpha Iota is a national music fraternity for women. A Reno alumnae chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota also exists called, Eta Omicron. From the Sigma Alpha Iota national website: "Sigma Alpha Iota accepts with pride the responsibilities and privileges of being a leader in the pursuit of music creation, performance and scholarship... Members of SAI are active in all areas of campus music and campus life, working closely with faculty, administration, campus and community groups, music professionals and patrons. In addition to personal encouragement and support, members may receive scholarships, loans and awards in many areas and at all levels of music-related study."

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) has a student chapter at the University. ACDA is a national professional organization, which focuses especially on the choral arts. Activities are planned and organized by student members and advised by faculty and graduate students. As a national organization, according to their website, the ACDA "is a nonprofit music-education organization whose central purpose is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication, research and teaching. In addition, ACDA strives through arts advocacy to elevate choral music's position in American society." The local chapter personalizes the association's mission by promoting choral music events at the University.

National Association for Music Education (NAFME)

The National Association for Music Education has a student branch at the University. With over 60,000 members, the National Association for Music Education has been in existence for over 100 years. Its mission is "to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all," which is based upon a profound philosophy. As NAfME's official preamble states:

Music allows us to celebrate and preserve our cultural heritages and also to explore the realms of expression, imagination and creation resulting in new knowledge. Therefore, every individual should be guaranteed the opportunity to learn music and to share in musical experiences.

Local community music organizations

Social media

Facebook has many personal pages associated with people who are connected in one way or another with the music scene at the University of Nevada, Reno and in the community. There are also several group pages dedicated to specific areas of interest directly associated with the department of music. New pages are appearing on a regular basis.