Events and performance

The School of Music hosts hundreds of events throughout the year, highlighted by performances by students, faculty and renowned visiting artists. From the Reno Jazz Festival to the Performing Arts Series, we have something for everyone.

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Apex Concert Series

Apex Concerts’ spectacular Twelfth Season “Forward!” is centered on the exploration of chamber music as an art-form and its evolution through the ages. This is our most exciting season yet, and we cannot wait to see each one of you at all of our concerts.

Apex Concerts
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Performing Arts Series

Each year the Performing Arts Series presents performances that range from contemporary dance to alternative rock. Don’t miss the 2022-2023 amazing season lineup, including performances by the Yumi Kurosawa Trio, M5 Mexican Brass, Pachuquísmo by Vanessa Sanchez & La Mezcla, säje, and Butterscotch.

Performing Arts Series
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Reno Jazz Festival

The Reno Jazz Festival has been an annual event since 1962. The festival brings talented students and world class jazz artists together for three days of exciting music. Join us April 27-29, 2023 as we celebrate 61 years of diverse educational and artistic experiences.

Reno Jazz Festival
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Nevada Chamber Opera

The Nevada Chamber Opera presents an annual season of one fully staged opera production as well as evenings of one-act operas and classic opera highlights.

Vocal ensembles