Topic: Frost School of Music
A farewell to gifted and devoted educators
Veteran faculty members and program leaders David Ake, Don Coffman, Charles Mason, and Carol Kaminsky reflect on their years at the Frost School of Music, together with a tribute to keyboard supervisor Paul Anthony Bruno.
Coral Gables honors departing Frost School dean Shelton G. Berg
The City of Coral Gables, the University of Miami’s home city, paid tribute to dean Shelton G. “Shelly” Berg’s 19 years of visionary leadership of the Frost School of Music.
Score Magazine 2026 out now
A Lasting Legacy, the 2026 issue of Score, the Frost School of Music’s annual magazine, is available online now.
‘Nurture others. Nurture yourself’
Health care policy expert Steven G. Ullmann, the commencement speaker for two upper degree ceremonies on Monday, encouraged new graduates to explore, experiment, and find their passion—and to help others find theirs.
Outstanding Frost School seniors honored
The Frost School’s annual All-Student Forum honored outstanding graduates from across the school, with an emotional farewell from departing dean Shelton G. “Shelly” Berg.
Beginning is the hardest part
During the second day of spring commencement ceremonies on Friday at the University of Miami, film and television actor Danny Ramírez highlighted the importance of believing in yourself and taking a first courageous step toward a dream career or life calling.
The sound of the universe
Frost School student Jacey Schell has created the soundtrack for “How to Die in Space,” a pioneering immersive show at Miami's Frost Planetarium based on a best-selling book.
Frost School alum Joshua Henry wows Met Gala
Broadway star and 2006 Frost School of Music graduate Joshua Henry performed at the Met Gala, on the heels of his fourth Tony nomination for his show-stopping performance in the hit Broadway revival of “Ragtime.”
Special Report: Commencement 2026
Commencement will take place from May 7 through May 11, with eight ceremonies planned to celebrate more than 4,600 new graduates from the University of Miami. Get more details about the events, read about the special guest speakers, and follow for updated coverage and profiles of some of the graduating students.
In Memoriam: JB Floyd
JB Floyd, a pianist who embraced classical, jazz, and experimental music and spent 32 years at the Frost School as a professor and chair of the Keyboard Performance department, passed away at the age of 96.
Commencement speaker preview
Five distinguished individuals will take the stage during Spring 2026 Commencement exercises honoring baccalaureates, doctoral and master’s degree recipients, and law and medical graduates.
Celebrating changemakers in the music industry
Frost School leaders joined top music executives at Billboard’s Latin Women in Music celebration, partnering on an industry-leading showcase of the expanding genre that also highlights the school’s support for women in music.
