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Frost School students honored by DownBeat
Graduate and undergraduate students from the Frost School’s renowned jazz program had an outstanding showing in the 2026 DownBeat Student Music Awards.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Turning gratitude into impact
Fernando Mendoza, Miami native and top pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and his family have launched the Mendoza Family Fund in partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, to support MS research at UHealth and the Miller School of Medicine.
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.
A singer with a unique vision
Silvio Plata’s dedication, talent, and love of music enabled him to overcome his lifelong blindness to earn a degree in vocal performance at the Frost School. Now he embarks on a new journey to earn a law degree and advocate for others with disabilities.
Honoring faculty accomplishments
The 2026 Provost’s Awards offered a chance to elevate the work of some top instructors and researchers from across the University’s three campuses.
