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A life-changing community built on the power of music
Frost School alum Chad Bernstein created a transformative youth music and empowerment organization, Guitars Over Guns, that has changed the lives of generations of students and mentors.
MusicReach jazz education program receives major donation
Jazz music has had a tremendous influence on the lives of John and Donna Rymer. Now, they are paying it forward with a $1.5 million gift to the Frost School's Donna E. Shalala MusicReach program, helping to bring music education to middle and high school children across Miami-Dade County.
Using hip-hop to open up music across the spectrum
At the Frost School, Andrew Wang, who is neurodivergent, found the flexibility and support he needed to pursue his mission of teaching music to children on the spectrum, using his love of hip-hop to engage neurodivergent kids from preschool through high school.
Music Industry program celebrates milestone anniversary
The Frost School’s Music Industry program is commemorating 60 years of teaching students to thrive in the constantly changing music business world. Their continuing success was reaffirmed by Billboard, which once again included MIND in its list of top music industry programs.
Frost School voices shine in Herbie Hancock competition
Three women who recently graduated from the Frost School’s jazz vocal program are semi-finalists in the international Herbie Hancock jazz competition, a prestigious contest that has launched the careers of numerous top jazz artists.
Music Education program shines at major conference
A history of individual attention and top-tier research has enabled the Frost School’s Music Education program to make a major showing at the National Association for Music Education's biennial gathering.
Helping a new generation find their own adventure
Frost School jazz program alumnus Jeff Babko brought his dazzling and varied career in music and Hollywood to a weeklong teaching residency.
From classical prodigy to Americana star
Kathryn Severing Fox turned the prodigious classical viola skills and musical versatility she learned at the Frost School of Music into an award-winning Americana/bluegrass career with the genre stars Weary Ramblers and as a solo artist.
Frost School alumni and faculty nominated for the 2026 Latin GRAMMYs
The Frost School of Music continued its outstanding track record in Latin music, with alumni and a faculty member receiving 12 nominations for the 27th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.
Famed vocal group Take 6 plays it forward at the Frost School
The renowned a cappella ensemble Take 6 will perform with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra and film material for an educational series capturing their musical legacy.
University of Miami names Matt Serletic dean of the Frost School of Music
The two-time Grammy Award-winning producer, music industry leader and alumnus returns to lead the Frost School into its second century.
In Memoriam: Willie Anthony Waters
A pioneering Black opera conductor and Miami native who graduated from the Frost School of Music in 1973, Waters triumphed as a conductor and music director with opera troupes and orchestras across the United States and Europe.
