Frost School of Music

Yamaha Announces 35th Annual Yamaha Young Performing Artists

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments and audio solutions, today announced the 11 winners of the 2024 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) competition. The competition is designed to acknowledge and reward exceptional young musicians who are studying in the United States and excel in classical, jazz, and contemporary music genres.

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  • "The 2024 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition Winners are extraordinary!"
  • "The 2024 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition Winners are extraordinary!"
  • Natalie Colegrove – Euphonium – University of Miami, Frost School of Music
    The 2024 YYPA Honorable Mention:
    The Yamaha Young Performing has been an important platform for Yamaha to Artists program has engage with young and talented musicians.
  • To learn more about the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program and the winners visit, https://yamaha.io/YYPA .

THE FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW KNIGHT CENTER FOR MUSIC INNOVATION, SETTING THE STANDARD FOR THE ELITE MUSIC SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Dean Shelton (Shelly) G. Berg of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami said, “The future of music is the future that musicians will be able to create for themselves.

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  • Dean Shelton (Shelly) G. Berg of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami said, “The future of music is the future that musicians will be able to create for themselves.
  • We’ve always enabled our students to imagine the possibilities that will shape and guide their futures and get hands-on, real-world experience.
  • The grand opening celebration concludes with CAM FEST, featuring a concert showcase by the Creative American Music (CAM) program’s award-winning group, AME!
  • To date, the Frost School has raised more than $36 million to support the construction and ongoing development of the Knight Center for Music Innovation.

Maestro’s collection finds a home at the Frost School

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Now, after nearly 50 years of collecting scores and putting his own artistic imprint on them, Schwarz has donated his entire collection to the Frost School.

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  • Now, after nearly 50 years of collecting scores and putting his own artistic imprint on them, Schwarz has donated his entire collection to the Frost School.
  • Shelton G. “Shelly” Berg, dean of the Frost School of Music, said that the Schwarz Collection would accrue huge benefits to the Frost School for many decades to come.
  • He joined the Frost School faculty in 2019, attracted by Berg’s vision for the school, and became the inaugural holder of the Schwarz-Benaroya Endowed Chair in Conducting and Orchestral Activities in 2021.
  • “I’ve fallen in love with the Frost School and the University of Miami.

Festival Napa Valley Announces Carrie Underwood, Matteo Bocelli, Pablo Sáinz Villegas, Lucas Meachem, and Time for Three to Headline 2023 Summer Season, July 8-23

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

NAPA, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California wine country's flagship festival, Festival Napa Valley, returns for its 17th season with a rich lineup of music, food and wine events for every taste and budget, July 8-23, at venues throughout Napa Valley.

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  • "Our 2023 summer season features one-of-a-kind performances and events surrounded by the incomparable beauty and enchantment of Napa Valley," said Festival President & CEO Richard Walker.
  • "We are thrilled to offer affordable programming and food and wine events that showcase the very best of Napa Valley."
  • Furthering Festival Napa Valley's commitment to making the arts assessable to all, admission to daytime concerts is free, including the daily Festival Live!
  • Festival Napa Valley 2023 Premier sponsors are Bouchaine Vineyards, Kaiser Permanente/Thrive, Audi, Pomellato, and The Meritage Resort and Spa.

Jazz at the Ballroom Presents 'Accentuate the Positive' September 16

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Purchase tickets at www.atpshow.org

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  • Purchase tickets at www.atpshow.org
    JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM is a Bay Area- based nonprofit committed to keeping swinging, classic jazz thriving, sharing the American Songbook with the greater public, and providing audiences with one-of-a-kind performances.
  • Through these efforts, they keep the unforgettable music alive in the community and foster a love of music in future generations.
  • KONRAD PASZKUDZKI, the concert's pianist and bandleader, serves as Artistic Director of Jazz at the Ballroom.
  • His 1000+ performances include such venues as New York's Caf Carlyle, Bemelmans, Birdland, and Dizzy's; DC's Blues Alley, Montreal Jazz Festival, and LA's Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The 33rd Annual Yamaha Young Performing Artists Announced

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Yamaha has selected thirteen notable musicians as their 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) winners. The YYPA competition recognizes outstanding young musicians studying in the United States who transcend classical, jazz and contemporary music.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Yamaha has selected thirteen notable musicians as their 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) winners.
  • "The YYPA Program is one of the ways we at Yamaha continue to show our commitment to promising young musicians' futures.
  • The 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, all-expense paid trip to the YYPA Celebration being held June 25-28, 2022.
  • To learn more about the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program and the winners visit, https://yamaha.io/YYPA .

Beam signing celebrates new center at Frost School of Music

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

The Knight Center for Music Innovation is an exquisite expression of the Knight Foundations enduring impact on the University of Miami and our South Florida community, President Julio Frenk said.

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  • The Knight Center for Music Innovation is an exquisite expression of the Knight Foundations enduring impact on the University of Miami and our South Florida community, President Julio Frenk said.
  • We are honored to support The Knight Center for Music Innovation, which will serve as a hub for experimentation around music making, expanding the imaginations of musicians as well as their audiences.
  • Designed by H3, an Arquitectonica Company, theKnight Center for Music Innovation is a marvel of architecture and technology fusion.
  • The Knight Center for Music Innovation will remake the Frost School for generations to come.

Looking Ahead: The 2022 Season Preview of Arts, Culture & More in The Palm Beaches

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The Council has curated a 2022 Season Preview--featuring cultural experiences that will enhance and enrich any vacation.

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  • The Council has curated a 2022 Season Preview--featuring cultural experiences that will enhance and enrich any vacation.
  • Whether youre a history buff, seeking outdoor fun, or channeling your inner artist, 2022 programming in The Palm Beaches has must-see attractions for everyone.
  • Armory Art Center (West Palm Beach): Floridas waterfront festival, SunFest, has helped fans celebrate art, music and friendship for almost 40 years and returns April 28 - May 1, 2022 in Downtown West Palm Beach.
  • The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Floridas Cultural Capital.

Miami-Based Independent Latin Record Label RichMusic Adds Five New Artists to Its Roster

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Monday, October 11, 2021

Already a top boutique independent record label in the industry, the label's current talent roster includes distinguished Latin GRAMMY nominees and Billboard Latin Music Award winners.

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  • Already a top boutique independent record label in the industry, the label's current talent roster includes distinguished Latin GRAMMY nominees and Billboard Latin Music Award winners.
  • These new artists each bring a unique musical perspective that builds on RichMusic's solid core of Latin urban artists.
  • After visiting the city of Miami, his life changed again as he decided to sell his studio and move to South Florida to create music alongside independent record label RichMusic.
  • RichMusic Inc. has received multiple Billboard Latin Music Award nominations, including Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year and Top Latin Albums Label of the Year and Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year.

GLOZAL - Creator of the First NFT Music Player Player™ Announces New Additions to Board of Advisors

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GLOZAL Inc., the creator of the first NFT Music Playerand NFT Music Marketplace ( https://glozal.com/) has added a star-studded list of music industry veterans to its Board of Advisors, helping to spearhead the company's foray into the NFT music space and integrate its technology with existing Music Business players.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GLOZAL Inc., the creator of the first NFT Music Playerand NFT Music Marketplace ( https://glozal.com/) has added a star-studded list of music industry veterans to its Board of Advisors, helping to spearhead the company's foray into the NFT music space and integrate its technology with existing Music Business players.
  • Julio Bagu VP of US Latin East Coast & Puerto Rico for peermusic, an independent, multi-national music publishing firm.
  • "We're very proud to announce our GLOZAL Board of Advisors members Julio Bagu, Joey Mercado, Celina Rollon and David Claassen.
  • Having them join our organization is invaluable and will help shape our long-term success," says GLOZAL EVP of Artist Relations, Cesar A. Ochoa.