Composer Etienne Charles's Ambitious "Earth Tones" Takes On Climate Change
Jazz composer and Frost School of Music professor Etienne Charles's latest music and multimedia project, "Earth Tones," portrays the dire effects of climate change, from tropical islands to the Louisiana Bayou, and some inspiring solutions.
Frost Jazz Orchestra Goes Global with Live Album Recordings
The Frost Jazz Orchestra, led by John Daversa, is expanding its renowned legacy with a series of live concert recordings. Music lovers can join them as they record their next album this Thursday at Gusman Concert Hall.
New Frost Made Works Expand Creative Uses for Technology
"Stained Glass" and "Tales of Kafka," new works created at the Frost School of Music, explored innovative uses of new technology, such as augmented reality and video streaming, to expand the artistic possibilities of live performance.
Corin Overland Brings Inspiration to Associate Dean Role
Frost School of Music associate professor Corin Overland aims to foster pride and community while making life better for students as the new associate dean of undergraduate studies.
Online Superstar Rudy Mancuso Brings Insight and Inspiration
The Frost School of Music brought online music and comedy star Rudy Mancuso to the University of Miami campus Wednesday, to screen his debut film “Música” and talk about his original path to storytelling success.
Frost Faculty Create Cutting Edge New Music Trio
The Solidaire Trio, a unique new ensemble created by leading Frost faculty and aimed at expanding the boundaries of contemporary chamber music, debuts this weekend.
Carlos Rafael Rivera Garners Hollywood Award
Carlos Rafael Rivera added to his growing list of major accolades for his music for film and television with an award from the Society of Composers and Lyricists.
Raina Murnak Advocates for Popular Music Education
Raina Murnak, a passionate advocate for the teaching of popular music at the Frost School of Music, has been elected to a leadership position in the field's leading advocacy organization.
Recreating a Musical Legend
Nat King Cole's recordings of iconic boleros made him a crossover star before the word was invented. Singer and Frost School of Music alumnus Jon Secada, jazz pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and alumnus and producer Julio Bagué with Mary Megan Peer came together at Weeks Recording Studio to re-create Cole's Latino legacy for a new generation.
Frost School’s David Ake Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship
Musicology professor and department chair David Ake given top award for outstanding teaching and scholarship.
Senior Ian Fischer explores the stages of love in first-ever EP, ‘Starcrossed’
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Multimedia “Pictures at an Exhibition” Airs Nationally on PBS
PBS stations across the country will air the Frost School of Music's production of "Pictures at an Exhibition," a collaborative merger of music and visual art.
