Music Theory & Composition
The sound of a century
Classical music conductor and leader Gerard Schwarz has commissioned works from top Frost School faculty and illustrious contemporary composers to celebrate the school’s upcoming centennial.
Masterclasses with world-class artists
A preview of the superb visiting musical artists and educators teaching masterclasses as well as performing in Frost Music Live! this season.
Exploring Musical Frontiers
Associate Professor Juraj Kojš has gone from being a devoted classical pianist from a tiny Slovakian village to strikingly original experimentation with new music, technology and performance, earning him a top award for contemporary music.
An Artist Inspired by Family and Experimentation
Jazz vocalist Maria Alejandra Quintanilla, a Frost School doctoral student, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship for her prodigious talent and profound musical exploration.
Finding Success in Two Musical Worlds
Frost alumnus Jorge Mejia has found fulfillment in an extraordinary dual career as both successful music executive and an innovative classical composer and pianist.
Artist Jacob Collier Dazzles and Inspires Frost Students
The brilliant, unconventional musician Jacob Collier, beloved for his audience choirs and genre-defying creativity, captivated Frost School of Music students in a masterclass.
Building Their Dreams at Frost
Graduating seniors from the Frost School of Music tell us how their time here transformed them, deepening their musical passions and preparing them to fulfill their ambitions.
Superstar Bad Bunny’s Tour Illuminated by Frost Artistry
Multi-Grammy winning Frost School of Music alumnus Carlos ‘Carlitos’ Lopez leads a classical orchestra filled with Frost players on pop/reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny’s ‘Most Wanted’ tour, bridging musical worlds on a massive cultural platform.
Songwriting for a Superstar – Frost Alum on Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’
Guitarist and songwriter Jack Siegel credits the skills and readiness he honed at the Frost School of Music to his contributing to three songs on Beyonce’s culture-changing hit album 'Cowboy Carter.'
Frost Composer Kicks Off Groundbreaking Black Opera Project
Composer and Frost School of Music doctoral student Kevin Day is a key creator of the first opera in the Cincinnati Opera's three-year Black Opera Project. Day's Afro-futurist musical epic premieres on Juneteenth, 2025.
New Frost Made Works Expand Creative Uses for Technology
"Stained Glass" and "Tales of Kafka," new works created at the Frost School of Music, explored innovative uses of new technology, such as augmented reality and video streaming, to expand the artistic possibilities of live performance.
Score Magazine Digital Version
We’re happy to announce the digital version of Score, the Frost School of Music’s annual magazine highlighting the most recent achievements of our inspiring alumni, students, and faculty, is out now!
University offers free online courses to Ukrainian students affected by the war
The students would enroll as visiting exchange students, taking virtual courses taught by University of Miami faculty members.
Work, travel top the list of students’ summer plans
With the Spring 2022 semester ending soon, students on the Coral Gables Campus are planning their summertime. Whether it’s working, traveling, or relaxing, find out what they will be up to during their time off from classes.
Distinguished speakers to share wisdom with Class of 2022
A group of extraordinary, international and national, thought leaders will share their advice with the Class of 2022 during the University of Miami commencement ceremonies at the Watsco Center next week.
