News: School of Music

5 men holding different brass wind instruments
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Gateways Music Festival connects and supports professional classical musicians of African descent and enlightens and inspires communities through the power of performance.

stage at composers showroom
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See the first iteration of this multi-disciplinary show before it debuts at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.

exterior look of the composer showroom building
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Join us for a behind-the-scenes peek at what it takes to bring spectacular lyrics to life, featuring Grammy-nominated lyricist Pamela Phillips Oland.

jazz vocalists performing on stage
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The premier jazz vocal ensemble will sing holiday hits from Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Celine Dion, and other Vegas legends.

violinist playing in silhouette
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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. 

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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.

Taras Krysa, on a podium with his hands and baton raised, conducts the full ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Symphony Orchestra (performers and instruements are displayed in the image).
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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. 

wind orchestra on the stage
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Lineup of world-class talent includes Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal, Mitchel Forman on piano, Kevin Axt on bass, and Bernie Dresel on drums.

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This double bill of sister-themed one-act operas is conducted by Darryl Cooper.

Wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie, 2024 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Randy Garcia poses with his hands in his pants pockets in front of logo for his company, the Investment Counsel Company
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After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater. 

Taras Krysa, on a podium with his hands and baton raised, conducts the full ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Symphony Orchestra (performers and instruements are displayed in the image).
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Outstanding local violin virtuoso DeAnne Letourneau performs solo in two of the evening’s most thrilling pieces.

Ballet dancers in the rose garden
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This free event features art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre performances, film demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a beer garden, and much more.