Topic: Arts and Humanities
Frost School percussionists appear at Carnegie Hall
Svet Stoyanov, head of the Frost School of Music’s percussion program, will perform with current and former students in a noteworthy multimedia performance at Carnegie Hall.
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.
Building careers in bilingual journalism
“UniMiami,” a student-run television broadcast through UMTV, gives students valuable experience in Spanish broadcasting and reporting.
In Memoriam: John McNeil
Revered jazz trumpeter and educator John McNeil, an early graduate student of the jazz program at the Frost School of Music, passed away last month.
“Racíes Unidas:” Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at UM
Hispanic Heritage Month was officially recognized as a national month by the United States government in 1988. Annually, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions, history, and influences the Hispanic community has on our nation. At UM, the celebrations are led by the Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) who spend the month sharing their culture.
Exploring the frontiers of music and technology
Tom Collins is leading a cutting-edge project at the Frost School to investigate how artificial intelligence is changing music, with the goal of empowering students and faculty to understand and shape this transformative new technology. The project’s work will be showcased at the International AI Song Contest in Switzerland this weekend.
Applying the humanities to preserve Miami’s history
A College of Arts and Sciences doctoral student explores storytelling in a museum setting through his work with Miami’s Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum.
Teachers can change our world
In honor of World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5, School of Education and Human Development faculty members and graduates speak about the profession.
Teachers can change our world
In honor of World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5, School of Education and Human Development faculty members and graduates speak about the profession.
Black Musicians Caucus presents free local concert
Members of the Frost School’s Black Musicians Caucus perform this weekend in a concert produced by students in the Master in Live Entertainment Management Program.
Frost School alumna wins John Lennon Songwriting Contest
Stephania Martinez, who built a deep bank of skills as both an audio engineer and a songwriter at the Frost School of Music, just won a top prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
Highlighting Native American voices in jazz
Jazz vocalist and Frost School alumna Julia Keefe is drawing attention to the mostly hidden history of Indigenous artists, like Keefe herself, in jazz music.
