Redefine Your Musical Horizons: Your Journey Begins Here!Elevate Your Music Journey:
Exclusive Opportunity
for Young ArtistsRise as a Young Star: Expert Coaching, Unforgettable Experience!Empower Your Music, Enrich Your Soul: Join Us This SummerFaculty Concert No. 1Faculty Concert No. 2Rita Deanin Abbey Museum Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:00 PM limited seatingUNLV Barrick Museum of Art Thursday, June 11, 2026 7:00 PM limited seatingRising Stars Student ConcertsDoc Rando Recital Hall, UNLV Friday, June 12, 2026 7:00 PMFaculty and Student Celebration ConcertDoc Rando Recital Hall, UNLV Saturday, June 13, 2026 2:00 PMAll concerts are free admissionABOUT US keyboard_arrow_down0{{current_slide_index}}/0{{total_slide_count}}FESTIVAL & ACADEMY FACULTY HOME APPLICATION SUPPORT US CONTACT EVENTS & CONCERTS FESTIVAL & ACADEMY FACULTY ABOUT US HOME APPLICATION SUPPORT US CONTACT EVENTS & CONCERTS Unleash Your Musical Potential: Join the Rising Stars Academy!Apply before: April 24, 2026ApplicationSpace is limited, submit your application today to reserve your spot.OVERVIEWWho Can Apply:Outstanding middle school, high school and college violinist, violist, cellist, bass and piano students from ages 13-22. Pre-formed chamber groups are welcome.Program Dates & Schedule:Dates: June 6-13, 2026.
Daily Schedule: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.Faculty:Accomplished young professionals originally from Las Vegas.
Offer group & private lessons, coaching, and side-by-side performances.Activities Include:Daily chamber music coaching.
Individual lessons and practice time.
Group lunches and social activities.
Evening events and concerts.
Final celebration concert with faculty.Liam Mansfield"Our last concert is going to be a side by side collaboration with these excellent young string quartets. I hope to see you there. It's going to be one of a kind and fantastic. See you this summer."Scott Jackson“it's an intense week of chamber music lessons, coaching and performances in small groups and one on one. You'll get to hear the faculty perform at different concerts. It's going to be a lot of work, but also a lot of fun, and I hope that you will come and join us and I'll see you there.”Omar Shelly“This program will feature faculty members who are all born and raised here in Las Vegas and aims to celebrate the unique culture of chamber music and string playing that we have here in the Las Vegas Valley.”Jeremy Russo"Music festivals like these, where you get to make music with other like-minded people and trained with really great teachers, really inspired me and formed a solid music foundation for me growing up."Shakeh Ghoukasian“You might be intrigued by the name of our festival. It has its roots in my 40 year journey, nurturing musical talent in the Las Vegas community, where I've had the honor of seeing many young musicians flourish and take the global concert stages by storm."What Our Faculty Artists are SayingRising Stars FacultyMEET OUR FACULTYDETAILSScholarships:Available for talented musicians needing financial support.Tuition & Fees:Tuition: $500 (covers all coaching, classes, and performances).
Registration Fee: $25 (non-refundable).
Tuition Due: May 8, 2026 Application Deadlines:Submissions Open: February 2, 2026
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026
Acceptance Notifications: May 8, 2026
Tuition Due: May 8, 2026 upon acceptance
Location: Classes and performances take place at UNLV Music Department - 4505 Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NVAdditional Information:Lunch: Students bring their own; water and snacks provided.
Practice Rooms: Dedicated spaces for daily ensemble practice.
Concert Attire: Dress appropriately; specifics decided during the week.
Cancellation Policy: $100 non-refundable fee if cancelling after the deadline.
Inclusive Environment: We foster a supportive, non-discriminatory atmosphere where all students can thrive.
