Frost School of Music

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Frost School of Music
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Frost School of Music
1314 Miller Drive

Coral Gables
,
Florida, U.S.
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School type Private
Established1926
Dean Shelly Berg
Enrollment716
Website https://www.frost.miami.edu/

Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music is the music school at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. From 1926 to 2003, it was known as University of Miami School of Music.

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Academics and programs

Japanese musician Yoshiki cuts the ribbon outside the newly established Yoshiki Dean's Suite at the Frost School of Music in June 2019 Yoshiki Frost School of Music-10.jpg
Japanese musician Yoshiki cuts the ribbon outside the newly established Yoshiki Dean's Suite at the Frost School of Music in June 2019

The University of Miami's Frost School of Music was one of the original schools of the University of Miami upon its 1926 founding, operating from 1926 until 2003 as University of Miami School of Music. The School today[ when? ] has an enrollment of just over 700 students.

In April 2007, Shelly Berg, American pianist, composer, arranger, orchestrator, and producer, was appointed as the new dean of the Frost School of Music following the retirement of James William Hipp. [1]

The Frost School is home to Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program, named after Frost School of Music alumnus Bruce Hornsby. The program is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to develop artist and songwriters by immersing them in the diverse traditions that form the foundation of modern American songwriting. In 2019, Frost School of Music's Dean's Suite was named for Japanese rock star Yoshiki following a masterclass to Frost students and a charitable to donation to the school. [2]

Rankings and reputation

In 2018, Billboard magazine ranked the University of Miami's Frost School of Music as the nation's top music business school. [3]

Facilities

The University of Miami's Frost School of Music's facilities include the 600-seat Maurice Gusman Concert Hall named for Ukrainian-American businessman Maurice Gusman. The concert hall hosts performances by students, faculty, and guest artists.

Other school facilities include the 150-seat Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall, The Marta and L. Austin Weeks Music Library and Technology Center (opened in 2005), the Bertha Foster practice building, and the newly-constructed Patricia L. Frost North and South Buildings, home to faculty studios.

Naming

On October 16, 2003, the university announced a $33 million gift from philanthropists Phillip Frost and his wife Patricia and the plan to rename the University of Miami School of Music as Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music. [4] [5]

Accreditation

The Frost School of Music has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the principal accrediting body for music schools, since 1939. [6]

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

References

  1. ↑ "Jazz news: Shelton G. Berg Named Frost School of Music Dean". All About Jazz. 24 June 2007. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  2. ↑ "Japan's International Superstar Yoshiki to Present $150k Donation to Frost". news.miami.edu. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  3. ↑ "Bonnaroo U? Billboard's 2018 Top Music Business Schools". Billboard . Archived from the original on 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  4. ↑ Henriette, Hadley (2013-10-08). "Haute 100 Update Miami: Phillip and Patricia Frost Honored On 10th Anniversary of $33 Million Donation". Haute Living. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  5. ↑ "UM's music school receives $33 million gift". wtsp.com. 2003-10-17. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  6. ↑ "About the Frost School of Music" Archived 2023-04-23 at the Wayback Machine at University of Miami Frost School of Music website
  7. ↑ "Frost School of Music - University of Miami". www.miami.edu. Archived from the original on 2013-07-08. Retrieved 2013-09-14.
  8. ↑ Perez, Amanda. "For 'Canes defensive lineman, playing field includes football and music". news.miami.edu. Archived from the original on 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2021-04-18.

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