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Finding his sound and his place
Drummer Brenten Handfield discovered jazz at the Frost School, and has soared with the mentorship of professor and award-winning jazz musician Etienne Charles, who has included Handfield in his Creole Soul ensemble.
Reading the musical moment via Bad Bunny
Musicology associate professor Marysol Quevedo used her class on Latin American music to help Frost School students understand the impact and meaning of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show, which has sparked discussion around the world.
Taking the field with Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl
Frost School alumnus Danny Flores was thrilled to join superstar Bad Bunny in his historic Super Bowl halftime show, playing traditional Puerto Rican music in a concert seen around the world.
A GRAMMY for a lifelong devotion to teaching music
Music education graduate and Miami music teacher Jennifer Jimenez, the Recording Academy’s music educator of the year, says the Frost School inspired and shaped her life’s mission.
Community, pride, and big wins at the GRAMMY Awards
A sense of connection and achievement for the Frost School of Music highlighted the events surrounding the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, even as alumni and faculty earned multiple honors.
Accolades for music’s ‘invisible artists’
Students and alumni of the Frost School’s Studio Jazz Writing Program were honored for their achievements as composers and in the crucial but little-known field of arranging.
Percussion professor has impressive record of student achievement
Svet Stoyanov, the head of the Frost School of Music’s percussion program, is a devoted educator and mentor who has helped many of his students find success after graduation.
Showcasing the powerful intersection of dance and music
Frost School jazz artist Etienne Charles has organized a concert with Miami’s Peter London Global Dance Company, showcasing their collaboration in a vital blend of Afro-Caribbean and contemporary culture that highlights the importance of artistic mentorship.
Grateful for learning and community
Frost Online alum Danny Flores is proud to connect his prolific and successful music industry career with his Frost School experience whenever he can.
Frost Band of the Hour exults in epic College Football Playoff journey
The marching band for the Miami Hurricanes has had a thrilling, empowering run on the team’s historic journey to the national championship, bringing the Frost School of Music’s verve and quality to fire up Canes fans at home and beyond.
Concert series partnership provides opportunities on and offstage
The annual Music at McBride concert series in downtown Coral Gables features Frost School student artists to a growing audience, and this year added an intern from the Live Entertainment Management program.
The Frost School and Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announce scholarship
The Frost School of Music will once again join the nonprofit arm of the Latin Recording Academy to sponsor a four-year scholarship for a gifted student.
