Vocal Performance
A heartfelt homage to veterans
Frost School of Music composer Shawn Crouch’s powerful oratorio “Letters Home,” a tribute to veterans through a century of their writings, premiered at New York’s Carnegie Hall just after Memorial Day. The work’s Frost School choir was led by choral director Matthew Brady, who served in Iraq and bonded with Crouch over their families’ long history of military service and loss.
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.
A partnership to understand the art and science of the human voice
An innovative, long-running collaboration between the Frost School of Music’s vocal performance program and the Miller School of Medicine’s otolaryngology department helps singers understand their voices and enriches research and treatment for the issues they face.
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.
Joining a chorus of faith to sing for the world
The historic Grace for the World concert at the Vatican this fall included two Frost School faculty members, who sang with Pharrell Williams' famed gospel choir Voices of Fire.
A guest artist teaching classical vocalists to soar
One of the opera world’s top vocal coaches is helping classical singers at the Frost School of Music take their technique and artistry to the highest level, giving them a crucial advantage as they prepare for a career.
Leading a new kind of musical storytelling
Frost School faculty member and award-winning composer Shawn Crouch has been tapped to direct the innovative Miami music group IlluminArts.
Salzburg opera program celebrates 40th anniversary
The Frost School of Music's annual summer program for classical vocalists at Austria’s famed Salzburg music festival has been immersing singers in a transformative and inspiring musical experience for 40 years.
An Italian tour ‘opens the world’ for Frost School choral students
The Frost Chorale toured Italy this spring, performing to standing ovations in iconic historic and sacred spaces in what one student called “the trip of a lifetime.”
High notes – and high numbers
A video of a Frost School masterclass where classical vocal student Haojin Mo soars to dazzling heights has racked up an equally astonishing number of views on social media. Teacher Jennifer Rowley has a theory on why.
The musician she was meant to be
Raquel Sofia’s path to international success as a bi-cultural singer and songwriter led through the Frost School of Music.
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.
Making music and community
The annual Music at McBride Plaza free concert series in downtown Coral Gables, featuring Frost School of Music ensembles, aims to create community and connection.
Have yourself a Frosty Christmas
Frost School of Music students hope to make some holiday musical magic with “A Very Frosty Christmas,” an all-student-made album covering beloved Christmas songs.
Black Musicians Caucus presents free local concert
Members of the Frost School’s Black Musicians Caucus perform this weekend in a concert produced by students in the Master in Live Entertainment Management Program.
