Topic: Arts and Humanities
Salzburg seminar reimagines media
Communication students attended the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change to explore how media could be shaped in the future.
Introducing new Frost School of Music faculty
Renowned new faculty have joined the Frost School, with two new leaders of the Frost Band of the Hour, and new professors and lecturers in Choral Studies, Music Engineering, and Musicology.
Archival work with deep Miami roots
Renowned historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields has been named a Creative Futures Fellow by the University of Miami Center for Global Black Studies for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The Frost School welcomes the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation
The Frost School of Music welcomed the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, hosting their 10-year celebration, awarding over $1 million in college scholarships to talented young musicians.
The Kislak Collection contains many treasures
During a recent event, curators of the collection shared the story of how many of the objects were collected and what the future holds.
The practical magic of creating hit soundtracks
Carlos Rafael Rivera has combined artistry and expertise for a successful career composing scores for streaming hits like "Lessons in Chemistry" and "The Queen's Gambit," which he passes on to his students in the Media Scoring and Production program.
Using virtual reality to teach philosophy
Matthew Watts, a doctoral student in the Department of Philosophy, incorporates virtual reality into his classes to help students gain a deeper understanding of complex issues.
Frost School Jazz Artists Recognized in DownBeat Magazine
Multiple faculty, alumni and former faculty from the Frost School of Music appeared in DownBeat Magazine's prestigious annual Critics Poll.
Building at the intersection of learning and fun
Through the creation of a small, replica shotgun house, architect and designer Germane Barnes and a team of students from the University of Miami School of Architecture have built Play-House at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The playscape balances recreation and learning and highlights the historical significance of these South Florida homes and the contributions of Black residents in Miami’s development.
Taking Jazz Education to New Heights
Full scholarships, a real world curriculum and great performance opportunities combine with world-class jazz education to make the JAS Academy, the Frost School of Music and Jazz Aspen Snowmass’s summer jazz program in Colorado, a one-of-a-kind experience.
A Transformative Musical Experience at Festival Napa Valley
At the Frost School of Music’s elite classical music program at Festival Napa Valley, Frost students and faculty find inspiration in the stunning landscape – and each other.
Inspiring the Next Generation to Pursue a Musical Life
The Shalala MusicReach program doesn’t just provide excellent musical training to kids who need it, but fosters empathy and inspiration in its young students and their Frost School mentors alike.
