Topic: Arts and Humanities
A star alumnus returns to the place that started it all
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Gabe Dixon found his musical path and some of his closest collaborators while studying at the Frost School in the 1990s. He returns to perform with the student American Music Ensemble for the first time on Thursday.
Leading a musical transformation
Director of bands Michael Hancock is continuing a decades-long Frost School tradition that has put the Frost Wind Ensemble at the forefront of a movement that is transforming the form and attracting leading composers.
Revisiting Cuban history and identity
Join us for an online book talk on how filmmakers, journalists, artists, and activists use cinema and online platforms to recover marginalized memories and challenge established narratives.
Toddlers’ language learning in an age of digital media
A research team that includes the principal investigator of the University of Miami’s Object and Word Learning Lab revealed surprising findings about how increased digital media exposure affects toddlers’ language acquisition.
In Memoriam: Roxana Amed
Renowned Argentine-American jazz singer and composer Roxana Amed, a faculty member at the Frost School of Music, passed away this week.
A champion of music and the arts
For the past decade, Martin Messinger has been among the Frost School of Music’s most engaged and generous advocates. His latest gift will create a $1 million endowment to support the Frost Symphony Orchestra.
Connecting with the Latin music industry in Miami
The Frost School partnered again with the Latin music industry’s biggest event, sponsoring Billboard Latin Power Players, with new dean Matt Serletic joining the VIP kickoff event for the Billboard Latin Music Conference.
A life-changing community built on the power of music
Frost School alumnus Chad Bernstein created a transformative youth music and empowerment organization, Guitars Over Guns, which has changed the lives of generations of students and mentors.
Bridging philosophy and neuroscience
Drawing on expertise in both philosophy and neuroscience, Brit Brogaard explores some of the most fundamental questions about how the mind works.
Using hip-hop to open up music across the spectrum
At the Frost School, Andrew Wang, who is neurodivergent, found the flexibility and support he needed to pursue his mission of teaching music to children on the spectrum, using his love of hip-hop to engage neurodivergent kids from preschool through high school.
Conference to examine Cuba’s history, culture, politics
The New Directions in Cuban Studies event will be held from Oct. 21-23 at the Cuban Heritage Collection at the University of Miami Otto G. Richter Library.
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.
