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NMSU Music Department Auditions

The NMSU Music Department has scholarships available for students who plan to study music education, music performance, music theatre, pre-speech...

December Faculty News and Honors

News and updates on NMSU Music Department Faculty

NMSU Music Department Upcoming Events

The NMSU Music Department presents free concerts that are open to the public. Events with a * are not presented by the Music Department and may...

NMSU Masterworks Concert 12-6-24

The NMSU Masterworks Chorus, University Singers and Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Stephanie Reyes and accompanied by several musicians,...

Tuba Christmas Las Cruces 2024

The annual Tuba Christmas concert takes place on December 7 at 1 pm at Atkinson Recital Hall. The concert is free and musicians are invited to...

Emma Alvarez de la Rosa Senior Recital

The public is invited to the senior cello recital of Emma Alvarez de la Rosa at 7:30 pm, December 2, 2024 at Atkinson Recital Hall.

November 2024 Faculty News

Faculty News and honors November 2024

BA Capstone Recital Paloma Chavez and Amy Orozco

Paloma Chavez and Amy Orozco will present their BA Capstone/Senior Recital featuring a performance of lullaby and folk music.

Jazz Jumpstart Festival Concert 11-21-24

The NMSU Music Department presents the annual Jazz Jumpstart Festival and Concert on Nov. 21. The free concert is at 7:30 pm at Atkinson Recital...

NMSU Music Upcoming Events 11-19 to 12-8-24

The NMSU Music Department presents a variety of free concerts showcasing student musicians and faculty at NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall.

Theodore Presser Scholarship Recital

Four outstanding seniors in the NMSU Music Department will perform on Nov. 18 at 7:30 pm at Atkinson Recital Hall. One of these students will...

Cello and Bass Studio Recital

The Studio of Professor Jorge Espinoza will present a recital showcasing the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, at 7:30 pm, Nov. 16, 2024 at the...

NMSU Trumpet Studio Recital

The NMSU Music Department Trumpet Studio will present a recital of contemporary and classic works, accompanied by piano on Nov. 12, 2024 at 7:30 pm...

NMSU Flute Studio Recital 11-17-24

The NMSU Flute Studio presents a free concert, Nov. 17 at 3 pm at Atkinson Recital Hall

NMSU Composer in Residency and Young Composer Initiative Concert

On Nov. 15 at 7:30 pm, The Music Dept presents a free concert featuring the NMSU Wind Symphony, conducted by Dr. Michael Mapp, Guest Conductor,...

Horn Studio Recital 11-8-24

The NMSU Music Department presents the Fall Horn Studio Recital, Nov. 8, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Atkinson Recital Hall, featuring classical and...

Low Brass Studio Recital 11-10-24

The NMSU Music Department will present a concert showcasing the work of tuba, trombone and euphonium students on Nov. 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm at...

NMSU Lyric Theatre presents Vocal Vignettes

The NMSU Lyric Theatre presents on Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm at Atkinson Recital in collaboration with Beverly Rhodes, pianist. The program will feature...

NMSU Music Dept. Clarinet Studio Recital

The NMSU Music Department Clarinet Studio presents a program of short works from classic and contemporary composers.

Upcoming NMSU Music Department Events

The NMSU Music Department invites the public to a series of free concerts at NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall. Please note that some events are not...

NMSU Music Department Silent Movie Night Oct. 30

The NMSU Music Department presents the Sixth Annual NMSU Halloween Silent Film Festival, featuring a classic "Trio of...

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The Saxophone Studio of Dr. Rhonda Taylor will present a fall studio recital, October 20 at 3 pm at Atkinson Recital Hall. The program will feature...

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The voice students of Sarah Neely will present a recital of German Art Songs, or German Lied, that they will sing in competition at the Vocal...

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The NMSU University Singers and Concert Choir presents Earthsong, October 18 at 7:30 pm. Free general admission

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The NMSU Jazz Ensemble and the Desert Stompers present a concert of music by Shaun Martin, Thelonious Monk, Snarky Puppy and others. Free parking...