Topic: Music Theory and Composition

Making the music world his own

Composer and new doctoral graduate Kevin Day found inspiration and mentorship at the Frost School that has opened up a host of musical possibilities.

Making the music world his own

Composer and new doctoral graduate Kevin Day found inspiration and mentorship at the Frost School that has opened up a host of musical possibilities.


Fostering the next generation of composers

One-on-one sessions with globally celebrated composer Chen Yi, the Frost School’s 2024 Composer in Residence, expand the program’s impact for students. Her tenure is part of a busy and creative period for the Department of Theory and Composition.

Fostering the next generation of composers

One-on-one sessions with globally celebrated composer Chen Yi, the Frost School’s 2024 Composer in Residence, expand the program’s impact for students. Her tenure is part of a busy and creative period for the Department of Theory and Composition.



The sound of a century

Classical music conductor and leader Gerard Schwarz has commissioned works from top Frost School faculty and illustrious contemporary composers to celebrate the school’s upcoming centennial.

The sound of a century

Classical music conductor and leader Gerard Schwarz has commissioned works from top Frost School faculty and illustrious contemporary composers to celebrate the school’s upcoming centennial.



Masterclasses with world-class artists

A preview of the superb visiting musical artists and educators teaching masterclasses as well as performing in Frost Music Live! this season.

Masterclasses with world-class artists

A preview of the superb visiting musical artists and educators teaching masterclasses as well as performing in Frost Music Live! this season.




Exploring Musical Frontiers

Associate Professor Juraj Kojš has gone from being a devoted classical pianist from a tiny Slovakian village to strikingly original experimentation with new music, technology and performance, earning him a top award for contemporary music.

Exploring Musical Frontiers

Associate Professor Juraj Kojš has gone from being a devoted classical pianist from a tiny Slovakian village to strikingly original experimentation with new music, technology and performance, earning him a top award for contemporary music.


An Artist Inspired by Family and Experimentation

Jazz vocalist Maria Alejandra Quintanilla, a Frost School doctoral student, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship for her prodigious talent and profound musical exploration.

An Artist Inspired by Family and Experimentation

Jazz vocalist Maria Alejandra Quintanilla, a Frost School doctoral student, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship for her prodigious talent and profound musical exploration.




Finding Success in Two Musical Worlds

Frost alumnus Jorge Mejia has found fulfillment in an extraordinary dual career as both successful music executive and an innovative classical composer and pianist.

Finding Success in Two Musical Worlds

Frost alumnus Jorge Mejia has found fulfillment in an extraordinary dual career as both successful music executive and an innovative classical composer and pianist.


Artist Jacob Collier Dazzles and Inspires Frost Students

The brilliant, unconventional musician Jacob Collier, beloved for his audience choirs and genre-defying creativity, captivated Frost School of Music students in a masterclass.

Artist Jacob Collier Dazzles and Inspires Frost Students

The brilliant, unconventional musician Jacob Collier, beloved for his audience choirs and genre-defying creativity, captivated Frost School of Music students in a masterclass.





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