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From childhood talent to industry success
The Frost School of Music helped songwriter and producer Alexis "Idarose" Kesselman turn her musical instincts into remarkable industry achievement.
The soul of American song
A songwriting class that draws inspiration from the rich panoply of Black music helps students at the Frost School of Music expand their artistry, empathy, and understanding of American music.
Music, movies, and the stories of our lives
A new class at the Frost School of Music uses hit music films like “Rocketman” and “Selena” to take students behind the scenes of the real music world – and explore the cultural history found in pop music.
Frost School students work with major pop music acts
The Frost School network recently brought several students the chance to work with movie star Will Smith and international Latin star Jay Wheeler.
Playing it forward with New York Voices
Famed jazz vocal quartet New York Voices’ visit to the Frost School of Music showed how they’ve transformed and inspired generations of jazz singers.
Frost School called top destination for young musicians
The Frost School of Music was listed as a leading destination by two outlets for young student musicians applying to college programs.
Learning live and onstage
Famed jazz-fusion group Snarky Puppy gave the Frost School’s Jazz Sextet a masterclass in front of a live audience at the GroundUP festival this weekend.
Empowering the next generation of music educators
Music education faculty at the Frost School are making a concerted and unusual effort to teach their undergraduate students to be leaders, community-builders, and innovators.
Dolphins star Jaelan Phillips gives back through music
A love for music and helping young people inspired the football linebacker and former Hurricanes player to use his Jaelan Phillips Foundation to sponsor a scholarship for the Frost School’s MusicReach program.
Frost School professor Etienne Charles receives major Caribbean award
The Trinidadian-American jazz composer, trumpeter, and bandleader just capped a string of achievements, including a long-sought album release and multiple honors, by winning an Anthony N Sabga Award, which comes with a substantial cash prize.
Adding a chapter to jazz history
Frost School of Music jazz faculty and students joined their British counterparts on a recording that captures a missing link in jazz icon Kenny Wheeler’s musical legacy. The jazz world is anticipating the album’s January 31 release.
GRAMMY nods for Frost School of Music artists
Multiple musicians from the Frost School were nominated for the 2025 GRAMMY® Awards, led by Dean Shelton G. Berg.
