Topic: Music Industry
A tireless pursuit of opportunities and learning
From co-creating the groundbreaking rock and classical music student project Rock Symphonic to producing albums, scoring computer games, and a dizzying course load, Frost School senior Winston Thayer never runs out of energy.
An artist working behind the scenes
Frost School alumna Natalia Ramirez makes musical magic in the recording studio as a GRAMMY-winning audio engineer and now matches songs with artists as an A&R executive with publishing company peermusic.
Grateful for learning and community
Frost Online alum Danny Flores is proud to connect his prolific and successful music industry career with his Frost School experience whenever he can.
Going above and beyond the classroom
A look at two students who define #FrostBuilt – inspired to seize opportunities and put their talents to work every chance they can find.
Emmy nominations for Frost School productions and artists
Frost School conductor Gerard Schwarz and his former student Carlos Lopez were honored with Emmy nominations for broadcast productions of major classical music performances.
Leading the conversation on the future of music
The Frost School of Music partnered with The Hollywood Reporter on a groundbreaking poll that illuminates attitudes about AI and other forces shaping music, expanding the school’s reputation as a leader in the music world.
A national prize for a trailblazing opera
A Frost School composer and an alumna received one of the top awards from The American Prize, a prestigious and uniquely wide-ranging performing arts contest, for their opera “Stained Glass.”
Making an impact at the Latin Grammys
Frost School alumni, supporters, and students were a strong presence at the 2025 Latin GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas.
Frost School artists and alumni receive Grammy nominations
Frost School artists, faculty members, and alumni featured prominently among the 2026 GRAMMY nominees in jazz. Honorary degree holder and Latin music icon Gloria Estefan and famed producer Pharrell Williams, a Frost Online alum, were also nominated.
Joining Latin music’s power players
The Frost School of Music participated in Billboard Latin Music Week for the first time, highlighting and expanding its long multifaceted relationship with Latin music as the genre grows in popularity and influence.
Music Industry program called one of the best in the country
The Music Industry program at the Frost School of Music was again named one of the leading programs of its kind by Billboard Magazine. The program’s extensive network of successful alumni with strong bonds to the Frost School is one of its strengths.
A musical bridge builder at the heights of pop and classical music
Frost School triple alumnus Carlos “Carlitos” Lopez has parlayed his degrees in pop production, classical composition, and conducting into a groundbreaking career connecting musical worlds, from Bad Bunny to symphony orchestras. Recently, he’s been showing young people how to do the same.
