Frost School of Music at the University of Miami

Frost School of Music at the University of Miami The highly-acclaimed Frost School of Music at the University of Miami is one of the largest and most relevant music schools in all of higher education.
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Accredited by NASM. The highly-acclaimed Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music is one of two schools created in 1926 when the University of Miami was founded. It is one of the largest and best music schools located in a private university in the U.S., and one of the most comprehensive and relevant in all of higher education. With over 700 students and 100 faculty members it is a top choice fo

r instrumental, keyboard and vocal performance as well as composition, music business, music education, music engineering technology, music therapy, songwriting, jazz, studio music, and more. Although founded in 1926, the naming gift from Dr. Phillip and Patricia Frost in 2003 was a historic occasion. The mission of the Frost School of Music is to foster musical leadership by providing an innovative, relevant, and inspiring education; advance performance, creativity and scholarship; and enrich the world community with meaningful outreach and brilliant cultural offerings. The Frost School has pioneered new curricula and was the first in the nation to offer professionally accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Business and Music Engineering Technology, and was among the first to offer degrees in Music Therapy, as well as Studio Music and Jazz. Renowned for its Instrumental Performance programs, it is the home of the Frost Chamber Orchestra, Frost Symphony Orchestra, and Frost Concert Jazz Band and is a leader in vocal training with the Frost Opera Theater, Frost Chorale and other notable choirs. Frost is the exclusive home of the Frost Experiential Music Curriculum which fully integrates performance, music history, ear training, and composition through chamber music and skills ensembles; the Henry Mancini Institute which provides Frost students with cross-genre performance opportunities in real-world professional settings; the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation’s Ensemble Scholars program which provides free tuition, room and board to 19 academically strong and highly talented undergraduate music students; and the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program which develops the creative skills of talented young artist/songwriters by immersing them in the diverse traditions of American songwriting.

A glimpse into the Frost School of Music experience.
06/03/2026

A glimpse into the Frost School of Music experience.

Today's highlights a gift to the Frost School that is helping preserve and share centuries of musical history. The Cam...
06/02/2026

Today's highlights a gift to the Frost School that is helping preserve and share centuries of musical history. The Camner family has donated scores, letters, manuscripts, and other historic musical artifacts to the Weeks Music Library and Technology Center, further enriching a collection that supports teaching, research, and performance at our institution.

These include early editions of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Gluck, as well as other pieces connected to renowned performers and composers, providing students and scholars with access to these materials. We are grateful to the Camner family for their continued generosity and commitment to inspiring our community: https://news.miami.edu/frost/

05/31/2026

The Frost Chopin Academy and Festival returns for its 7th edition, bringing world-renowned artists and rising young pianists to campus for a week of performances, lectures, and musical collaboration.
Presented with the generous support of the Park Foundation and Patrick M. Park, this festival features acclaimed artists Kate Liu, Garrick Ohlsson, the Apollon Musagète Quartet, Ted Rosenthal and his trio, and Frost School faculty Brian Powell, alongside Academy students and competition winners.

Join us for a week of repertoire, chamber music, jazz, and more — For information and tickets, visit frostchopinfestival.com

Through his leadership, Dean Shelton G. "Shelly" Berg helped redefine music education by championing innovation and expe...
05/29/2026

Through his leadership, Dean Shelton G. "Shelly" Berg helped redefine music education by championing innovation and experiential learning through The Frost Method, preparing students to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.

Thank you, Dean Berg, for nearly two decades of dedication to the Frost School community. Read more in this feature from The Miami Hurricane: https://themiamihurricane.com/2026/05/12/dean-shelton-shelly-berg-waves-goodbye/

Today's highlights The Donna E. Shalala MusicReach Program, which continues to expand access to music education throu...
05/28/2026

Today's highlights The Donna E. Shalala MusicReach Program, which continues to expand access to music education through community partnerships. Their newest partner, We Belong Here, is supporting the creation of Miami’s first K-12 arts-focused public school campus through a contribution benefiting Pine Villa Elementary and the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts.

This will help provide Frost School student mentors and teaching assistants to lead choir, piano, and other music classes, creating greater access to music education for students in one of Miami-Dade’s most underserved communities: https://bit.ly/4nY0ma6

05/27/2026

We are excited to share the story of Silvio Plata, recently featured by WPLG Local 10. After overcoming childhood cancer and losing both eyes at a young age, Silvio has transformed adversity into achievement through music.

A recent Vocal Performance graduate of the Frost School of Music, Plata will continue his journey this Fall at the University of Miami School of Law on a full scholarship. Thank you Local 10 News for sharing our alumnus story: https://www.local10.com/community/2026/05/15/after-losing-both-eyes-to-cancer-young-man-turns-adversity-into-achievement/

Frost School students and alumni brought music into the world of F1 through a performance led by alumnus Carlitos Lopez....
05/26/2026

Frost School students and alumni brought music into the world of F1 through a performance led by alumnus Carlitos Lopez. Commissioned to create a program for a concert during weekend in Miami, Lopez assembled a 31-member ensemble that he described as “a hybrid show that connected orchestral music with the energy of Miami and racing culture.”

The Phil Harmonic Orhestra Project, also known as , has also been featured in other productions, including the 2024 Bad Bunny tour, the 2025 Latin GRAMMYs Person of the Year gala, and recording projects with leading artists, continuing to create professional opportunities for musicians. Read more about POP and our community’s involvement in today's : https://bit.ly/3RpiGga

It was a pleasure welcoming our partners from Elevate Cities to the Frost School of Music. Through our collaboration wit...
05/25/2026

It was a pleasure welcoming our partners from Elevate Cities to the Frost School of Music. Through our collaboration with Elevated Tracks 305, we are proud to support the initiative bringing communities together to help create Miami’s next anthem.

Congratulations to Brandon Flores and Alessandro Fanan, recent graduates of the Frost School's vocal performance progra...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to Brandon Flores and Alessandro Fanan, recent graduates of the Frost School's vocal performance program, on recently being named semifinalists in the Florida Grand Opera Young Patronesses of the Opera Voice Competition.

Selected as two of only eight candidates from across the country to compete in the Junior Division, their advancement to the semifinals speaks volumes about their talent. This fall, both alums will continue their professional journey as they pursue their master’s degrees at the Shepherd School of Music.

The Music Industry Program at the Frost School of Music was proud to participate in this year’s Music Biz Association Co...
05/22/2026

The Music Industry Program at the Frost School of Music was proud to participate in this year’s Music Biz Association Conference where industry executives, educators, and students came together in Atlanta. Music Industry faculty contributed to panel discussions, students volunteered throughout the event, and the community learned from and connected with industry professionals.

We thank for hosting and for creating a space that inspires collaboration and highlights important conversations. We look forward to next year!

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