Topic: Arts and Humanities
Opening the doors to a world of music
Curiosity, talent, and drive have taken Frost School alumnus and conductor Johann-Sebastian Guzman, the son of Colombian immigrants, to the heights of the European classical music world.
Miami has a new anthem
Winners of Elevated Tracks 305, a songwriting contest to choose songs for Miami, were announced this week. The Frost School of Music joined non-profits Elevate Cities and Guitars Over Guns on the campaign to promote civic engagement and pride through music and creativity.
Musical winners in the world’s biggest games
Graduates of the Frost School of Music’s Studio Jazz Writing program have the right combination of technical and creative skills to succeed in the vast arena of video gaming.
Sisters reunite in an orchestra that shaped them
Violinists Valentina and Annabella Paolucci, a Frost School alumna and a current student, were reinvigorated by returning to an international youth orchestra that was pivotal to them as young musicians, performing at Carnegie Hall with a galaxy of musical stars.
Summertime, and the reading is easy
University of Miami deans and professors shared what they will be reading and watching this summer.
Canes featured on ‘Now We Know! With Steve Guttenberg’
Students and faculty members at the School of Architecture shared their expertise in architectural design on the CNBC educational television series.
What is charisma?
Is it a quality that one is born with, or can it be nurtured? University of Miami professors offer their takes on this personality trait.
Frost School alum rising as opera director
Graduate Ian Silverman’s multiple talents for opera, artistry, and organization, fostered at the Frost School, have enabled him to rise from assistant to full director of major opera productions.
A bold mix of music and technology
Doctoral student and pianist Hongxi Li showed exceptional initiative in creating an original concert event that melded musical, multimedia, and cultural elements.
Building a legacy beyond the final whistle
Jennifer Roche, a graduate of the University of Miami’s Sport Administration program, is using the FIFA World Cup to create lasting change across South Florida.
Building a legacy beyond the final whistle
Jennifer Roche, a graduate of the University of Miami’s Sport Administration program, is using the FIFA World Cup to create lasting change across South Florida.
7 decades of heart: Beaux Arts reaches $10M in support of the Lowe
On its 75th anniversary, the all-volunteer organization announces its largest-ever gift to the Lowe Art Museum—a $1.57 million visitor experience endowment that will expand access and extend hours for the public.
