The University of Nevada, Reno School of Music provides education in the history, performance, theory, and pedagogy of music. Its mission is to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully contribute as performers, scholars, and educators. To this end, and following the mission of the university as a whole, the school provides high quality, accredited, undergraduate and graduate degree programs in performance, education, and research. The school offers courses, ensembles, and concerts that reflect the diversity and richness of the world's cultures, and maintains a learning environment where student performers and scholars may regularly interact with professional teacher/mentors<br>Students will be able to:<br>perform on an instrument or voice at a semi-professional level, demonstrate mastery of basic musicianship skills (piano, rhythm, pitch discrimination).<br>demonstrate knowledge of basic musical arranging/composing concepts, demonstrate the necessary professional/teaching skills in order to be successful in the classroom.