Topic: Music
Music Industry program celebrates milestone anniversary
The Frost School’s Music Industry program is commemorating 60 years of teaching students to thrive in the constantly changing music business world. Their continuing success was reaffirmed by Billboard, which once again included MIND in its list of top music industry programs.
Frost School voices shine in Herbie Hancock competition
Three women who recently graduated from the Frost School’s jazz vocal program are semi-finalists in the international Herbie Hancock jazz competition, a prestigious contest that has launched the careers of numerous top jazz artists.
Music Education program shines at major conference
A history of individual attention and top-tier research has enabled the Frost School’s Music Education program to make a major showing at the National Association for Music Education's biennial gathering.
Helping a new generation find their own adventure
Frost School jazz program alumnus Jeff Babko brought his dazzling and varied career in music and Hollywood to a weeklong teaching residency.
From classical prodigy to Americana star
Kathryn Severing Fox turned the prodigious classical viola skills and musical versatility she learned at the Frost School of Music into an award-winning Americana/bluegrass career with the genre stars Weary Ramblers and as a solo artist.
Frost School alumni and faculty nominated for the 2026 Latin GRAMMYs
The Frost School of Music continued its outstanding track record in Latin music, with alumni and a faculty member receiving 12 nominations for the 27th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.
Famed vocal group Take 6 plays it forward at the Frost School
The renowned a cappella ensemble Take 6 will perform with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra and film material for an educational series capturing their musical legacy.
University of Miami names Matt Serletic dean of the Frost School of Music
The two-time Grammy Award-winning producer, music industry leader and alumnus returns to lead the Frost School into its second century.
In Memoriam: Willie Anthony Waters
A pioneering Black opera conductor and Miami native who graduated from the Frost School of Music in 1973, Waters triumphed as a conductor and music director with opera troupes and orchestras across the United States and Europe.
Knight Foundation grant fuels the future of music innovation
Knight Foundation’s enduring commitment to the South Florida community and the University of Miami Frost School of Music was reaffirmed with a $2 million pledge to establish a tech and innovation endowment for the Knight Center for Music Innovation.
Musical champions—the Frost Band of the Hour hits new heights
The Frost Band of the Hour has seen membership and energy soar after last season’s college football championship, and is moving into the new year with a new logo, uniforms, and playlist.
New educators and promotions at the Frost School
One of the most exciting aspects of a new year at the Frost School of Music is welcoming new faculty. Here’s a look at our accomplished new instructors, as well as new roles and promotions for current educators.
