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Online media scoring grad blends creativity and strategy in music career
Nicole Mack combines artistry with entrepreneurship to sync music for ESPN, the NFL, and the Food Network. She graduates in May with a master’s degree in media scoring and production from the Frost School of Music.
A farewell to gifted and devoted educators
Veteran faculty members and program leaders David Ake, Don Coffman, Charles Mason, and Carol Kaminsky reflect on their years at the Frost School of Music, together with a tribute to keyboard supervisor Paul Anthony Bruno.
Coral Gables honors departing Frost School dean Shelton G. Berg
The City of Coral Gables, the University of Miami’s home city, paid tribute to dean Shelton G. “Shelly” Berg’s 19 years of visionary leadership of the Frost School of Music.
Score Magazine 2026 out now
A Lasting Legacy, the 2026 issue of Score, the Frost School of Music’s annual magazine, is available online now.
Outstanding Frost School seniors honored
The Frost School’s annual All-Student Forum honored outstanding graduates from across the school, with an emotional farewell from departing dean Shelton G. “Shelly” Berg.
The sound of the universe
Frost School student Jacey Schell has created the soundtrack for “How to Die in Space,” a pioneering immersive show at Miami's Frost Planetarium based on a best-selling book.
Frost School alum Joshua Henry wows Met Gala
Broadway star and 2006 Frost School of Music graduate Joshua Henry performed at the Met Gala, on the heels of his fourth Tony nomination for his show-stopping performance in the hit Broadway revival of “Ragtime.”
In Memoriam: JB Floyd
JB Floyd, a pianist who embraced classical, jazz, and experimental music and spent 32 years at the Frost School as a professor and chair of the Keyboard Performance department, passed away at the age of 96.
Celebrating changemakers in the music industry
Frost School leaders joined top music executives at Billboard’s Latin Women in Music celebration, partnering on an industry-leading showcase of the expanding genre that also highlights the school’s support for women in music.
A singer with a unique vision
Silvio Plata’s dedication, talent, and love of music enabled him to overcome his lifelong blindness to earn a degree in vocal performance at the Frost School. Now he embarks on a new journey to earn a law degree and advocate for others with disabilities.
Musical tributes for a cherished leader
The Frost School commissioned two works to commemorate the loss of beloved music educator and leader Robert Carnochan.
Joining life, history, and music
Frost School alumnus Jorge Mejia’s “If These Walls Could Talk” combines stories and music inspired by South Beach history and his own. He joins the Frost Symphony Orchestra in its U.S. premiere this Sunday.
