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The University of Nevada, Reno's School of Music delivers comprehensive training in music history, performance techniques, theoretical foundations, and teaching methodologies. Its primary goal is equipping students with the expertise and abilities needed to thrive as musicians, researchers, and instructors. Aligned with the university's broader objectives, the institution maintains rigorous, accredited programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, specializing in performance training, music education, and academic research. Through diverse course offerings, ensemble opportunities, and concert events representing global musical traditions, the school fosters an educational atmosphere where aspiring musicians and scholars collaborate closely with experienced faculty mentors.
Graduates will develop competencies to:
achieve at least semi-professional performance standards on their chosen instrument or voice.
acquire fundamental musical proficiencies (keyboard skills, rhythmic precision, tonal recognition).
apply essential principles of musical composition and arrangement.
To be admitted to an undergraduate degree program as a regular freshman student, you must be a graduate from an approved or accredited high school. You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses in order to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno.
Verification of having met the English requirement through one of the following options: TOEFL score 61+; IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0+; Duolingo English Exam score 95+; Cambridge score of B2+.