The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami continues to set a new standard for music schools by taking a coveted spot on Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools list for the tenth year in a row. The Frost School has held a place on the prestigious list every year since the list was first published by the leading music industry magazine.
Serona Elton, Professor and Director of the Music Industry Program at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami said, “Now more than ever, it’s become increasingly challenging to navigate the music industry without a solid educational foundation, real-world experiences, and a strong network and community. That’s why aspiring professionals seek out an education at the highly regarded Frost School of Music where they can study with successful industry professionals, participate in student-run enterprises, join relevant student organizations, and earn a degree - right in the heart of Miami, one of the top music cities in the world.”
The music school’s inclusion on the list follows the recent news that Frost School students can now complete the well-established, on-campus Master’s of Arts in Music Industry in 12 months (instead of 21 months), as part of its prestigious Music Industry Program (referred to as “MIND”). Additionally, the Frost School is proud to have recently welcomed Olga Cardona as a new full-time lecturer. The Latin music industry veteran, who has more than 30 years of experience in performing rights and music publishing, rounds out the music school’s wealth of expertise across its MIND faculty members.
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 our student musicians and aspiring industry professionals will be able to create for themselves. As a leader, we know what sets an elite music school apart from others, and it’s why we’re proud that Billboard magazine once again recognized the Frost School of Music as home to one of the top music business programs. For us, it’s further proof of how the Frost School is setting a new standard for music schools and greatly benefiting the next generation of musicians and music industry professionals.”
During the last school year, the Frost School expanded its nearly 60-year-old music industry program by offering a new version of its undergraduate MIND program, a Bachelor’s of Arts in Music Industry, which doesn’t require students to complete an audition as part of admission into the program. In doing so, the music school opened up the program to students who don’t wish to pursue a career in performance, but are passionate about music and the business side of the industry. Interest in the new program addition has been tremendous, with many interested students applying as freshman or transfer students.
Today, more than 80 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students (including those enrolled in the fully online Master’s degree) are pursuing a degree in MIND, and as such, get to study with an esteemed group of faculty members, many of which hail from music industry careers at leading companies and institutions including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music, Warner Music Group, BMG, and The Mechanical Licensing Collective, with many still deeply involved in the field. At the Frost School, MIND students also get real-world experience working with a host of student-run enterprises, including the music label, ‘Cane Records; the song promotion effort, Cat 5 Music; and live concert producer, Frost Sounds.
The Frost School is widely known as one of the top music schools in the world. In addition to being recognized as a top music business school by Billboard, the Frost School is listed as a top music school by Downbeat Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, In Tune Magazine, Musical America Worldwide, Niche, and U.S. News and World Report, among others.
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 our student musicians and aspiring industry professionals will be able to create for themselves. As a leader, we know what sets an elite music school apart from others, and it’s why we’re proud that Billboard magazine once again recognized the Frost School of Music as home to one of the top music business programs. For us, it’s further proof of how the Frost School is setting a new standard for music schools and greatly benefiting the next generation of musicians and music industry professionals.”
During the last school year, the Frost School expanded its nearly 60-year-old music industry program by offering a new version of its undergraduate MIND program, a Bachelor’s of Arts in Music Industry, which doesn’t require students to complete an audition as part of admission into the program. In doing so, the music school opened up the program to students who don’t wish to pursue a career in performance, but are passionate about music and the business side of the industry. Interest in the new program addition has been tremendous, with many interested students applying as freshman or transfer students.
Today, more than 80 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students (including those enrolled in the fully online Master’s degree) are pursuing a degree in MIND, and as such, get to study with an esteemed group of faculty members, many of which hail from music industry careers at leading companies and institutions including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music, Warner Music Group, BMG, and The Mechanical Licensing Collective, with many still deeply involved in the field. At the Frost School, MIND students also get real-world experience working with a host of student-run enterprises, including the music label, ‘Cane Records; the song promotion effort, Cat 5 Music; and live concert producer, Frost Sounds.
The Frost School is widely known as one of the top music schools in the world. In addition to being recognized as a top music business school by Billboard, the Frost School is listed as a top music school by Downbeat Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, In Tune Magazine, Musical America Worldwide, Niche, and U.S. News and World Report, among others.
About the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami
Established in 1926, the highly acclaimed Frost School of Music at the University of Miami is one of the top music schools in the world. Students choose to attend the school for its innovative and dynamic curriculum; real-world opportunities in the US and abroad; award-winning, highly regarded faculty; access to local Latin music record labels, festivals, and artists; and its state-of-the-art campus in Miami, one of the top music cities in the world.
Students who attend the Frost School benefit from its “this and that” approach to education thanks to the priority it places on combining traditional concentrations with cutting-edge programs that equip students with the artistic, technological, promotional, and entrepreneurial skills needed for success in today's world. Referred to as the “Frost Method,” this unique approach enables students to become well-rounded musicians and industry professionals. Around the world, Frost School alumni are known as being “Frost Built,” a term that’s become synonymous with the music artist, educator, researcher, or industry professional of the future who is ready to realize their professional passions, establish themselves as a leader, and make real contributions to society - thanks to their well-rounded education.
More information on the Frost School is available at frost.miami.edu.
About the University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private research university and academic health system with a distinct geographic capacity to connect institutions, individuals, and ideas across the hemisphere and around the world. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).
The University’s vibrant and diverse academic community comprises 12 schools and colleges serving more than 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. Located within one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world, the University is building new bridges across geographic, cultural, and intellectual borders, bringing a passion for scholarly excellence, a spirit of innovation, a respect for including and elevating diverse voices, and a commitment to tackling the challenges facing our world.s
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