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A tribute to an extraordinary leader
The Frost School of Music celebrated Shelton G. Berg’s changemaking vision and achievements in almost two decades as dean with a gala event at the Knight Center for Music Innovation on Saturday.
Brass players trumpet Frost School achievement
Frost School alumni Mason Soria and Natalie Colegrove, graduates of the Frost School’s tuba and euphonium studio, were featured soloists at a United States military celebration of their instruments that’s a top event in their field.
Empowerment through song
Frost School alumna Laurah Merisier dedicates herself to ensuring that everyone can sing, creating an extraordinary musical community with Miami Sound Space.
Star alumni link with the Frost School onscreen
Famed Frost School alumni Gloria Estefan and Jon Secada connected with current students and their own history in major video shoots.
From the violin to the podium
A talented violinist, Valentina Paolucci found the support and community she needed at the Frost School to follow her dream of being an orchestral conductor. This month, she will work as an assistant conductor at the New York Philharmonic.
A tireless pursuit of opportunities and learning
From co-creating the groundbreaking rock and classical music student project Rock Symphonic to producing albums, scoring computer games, and a dizzying course load, Frost School senior Winston Thayer never runs out of energy.
A new contest to create a song for Miami
The Frost School of Music is collaborating with nonprofits Elevate Miami and Guitars Over Guns to launch Elevated Tracks 305, a global contest to create a new musical anthem for Miami and build community and civic pride.
Going viral with an old-school take on pop
Frost School student newgrass group The Wire Jays’ cover of Justin Bieber’s megahit “Baby” earned millions of views on social media, plus attention and bookings for their original music.
Honor Band Festival a rousing success
The Frost School’s annual festival brought hundreds of South Florida band students and directors to campus for a weekend of classes and performances.
An artist working behind the scenes
Frost School alumna Natalia Ramirez makes musical magic in the recording studio as a GRAMMY-winning audio engineer and now matches songs with artists as an A&R executive with publishing company peermusic.
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.
