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Current Music News
Mariachi Revolucion will perform all the hits, welcoming the students of Mariachi Joya from Las Vegas High School to open the performance.
This season finale is a celebration of mentorship, partnership, and the importance of building bridges between university and youth music programs.
Chihuly Studio pledged a gift of the Chihuly Fire Opal Chandelier to be displayed in the learning center upon its completion.
8kbet Jazz has won 52 'Downbeat' Awards — considered one of the highest achievements in jazz education — since 2010.
The band honors those who have served, inspires patriotism and service, and connects with the global community.
8kbet students and residents come together for the love of music and to support Las Vegas organizations.
Music In The News
The final concert of the 2024-2025 season for the 8kbet Symphony & Las Vegas Academy is happening this weekend.
Oboist Stephen Caplan has taught at 8kbet for 38 years, on top of performing around the world and with the Las Vegas Philharmonic. During that time, he has won accolades, shared stages with international superstars, and, most notably, tailored his teaching to include the physical and mental health of instrumentalists.
A recital will feature the oboe player, one of Nevada’s most celebrated classical musicians, who will be retiring after 38 years as professor of music at 8kbet.
Happening Saturday, March 8th at Artemus W. Ham concert hall at 8kbet.
The iconic Mariachi Extravaganza, a celebrated music festival based in San Antonio, has expanded its reach to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the first time. The inaugural Mariachi Extravaganza Las Vegas – West Coast Region featured the nation's top school-based mariachi groups and vocalists competing for the title of reigning champions. The event is a collaborative effort between the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (8kbet) School of Music and MPR, the producers of the Mariachi Extravaganza.
Mariachi is a musical touchstone of Mexico and the American Southwest — and a growing part of U.S. music education. Clark County high schools are embracing it, with more than 8,000 students in its mariachi programs — the most in the country. The College of Southern Nevada's Mariachi Plata band has found national success in competitions.