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UNLV Hosts Inaugural Las Vegas Chamber Music Institute Dec. 15 - 21
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The institute will create a nurturing and immersive environment for faculty and guest artists to work intimately with the selected duos and string ensembles. 

UNLV Jazz Ensembles Perform in Annual Fall Festival Dec. 2-4
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The jazz studies program has won more than 40 DownBeat Student Music Awards, considered the highest honor in jazz education, since 2011.

Nevada Conservatory Theatre Presents 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Dec. 5-14
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Uproarious, gut-busting, and deliciously ridiculous, The Merry Wives of Windsor is Shakespeare’s sit-com.

UNLV Symphony Orchestra Presents American-Inspired Concert of Gershwin, Boyer, and Baley Nov. 26
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Highlighting the program is the Nevada premiere of Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue, a new work by acclaimed composer Peter Boyer. 

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New LIGHT TALK Podcast Features a Conversation with Christina Watanabe and Brackley Frayer
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Join the LIGHT TALK hosts as they speak with UNLV Theatre assistant professor Christina Watanabe and special guest, retired UNLV lighting design professor Brackley Frayer, as they discuss the early days of discovering lighting design; hitting the pavement in NYC; the "Christina Questions"; Christina's Knights of Illumination Award project; most challenging productions; issues with Zactrack;…
UNLV Music Wins Big at Prestigious Competition
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This year's National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) District competition was held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at UNLV. Participants came from Southern Utah, Southern Nevada, and Southern California. Below are all of our School of Music winners! Congratulations!   College Freshman and Sophomore Men category: First Pace: Anthony Erbella Apodaca (UNLV--student of Alfonse…
School of Music Alum Wins First Prize at Ariano International Online Piano Competition
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Grace-Haeun Kim, an alumna of the School of Music who is currently enrolled in the Artistic Diploma Program and studied with Mykola Suk, has won the First Prize in the Ariano International Online Piano Competition out of Italy. Congratulations!   
Immersive Experience 'The Seance Room', Produced by NCT and EED, Happening Now through Nov. 17
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The Seance Room, produced through NCT and the EED program, is an intimate and immersive experience that lasts approximately 30 minutes long, and is free of charge. RSVPs are required.
Entertainment Development Council Panel Focused on the Future of Entertainment
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The mission of the Entertainment Development Council (EDC) is to serve as a thought-leadership engine for their members on trends, innovations and best practices for invigorating the built environment, engaging our communities and creating truly outstanding entertainment destinations. "What Is The Future Of Entertainment?" Presentation & Panel Discussion on October 29 (pictured here) was…
KNPR Series 'Ones to Watch 2024' Features UNLV Students and Alums
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Curious about the future of Vegas' cultural community? KNPR spotlights up-and-coming kids on the block, all of whom are busy trailblazing paths in music, dance, art, and filmmaking locally. Below are links to the UNLV spotlights.  Visual Artist: Haide Calle Filmmaker: Jaden Dickson Singer: Christian Shelton
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