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scoreFROST SCHOOL OF MUSICUniversity of Miami Spring 2020INSIDE:#FrostBuiltExpanding the PathCompassionate MaestroHitmakersand Trailblazers#FrostBuilt musicians zoom past obstaclesand forge new ties with industry influencers
Message from the DeanWhen all of us at the Frost School of Music look back on this academic year, I hope we won’t linger on the unprecedentedworldwide coronavirus pandemic that resulted in most of us transitioning to all virtual learning, concertizing, and working fromhome for several months at the end of the spring semester.JENNY ABREAURather, because our musical community came together and supported each other with great compassion during very challengingtimes, I believe our memories will be landmarked by the outstanding accomplishments of our Frost School students, alumni, faculty,staff, and leadership team that grace the pages of this issue of Score magazine.Frost musicians once again earned high honors andperformance awards this year including DownBeat, Emmy, andGrammy wins; achieved research acclaim in peer-reviewedjournals; enjoyed prominent composition commissionsand premieres; and attained civic accolades for impactfulcommunity service.The Frost Method undergraduate curriculum continued toprovide Frost students with the artistic skillset and businessacumen needed to succeed in the music profession today,and our recent #FrostBuilt grads and alumni made us allproud with their prodigious creative output in the careersof their choosing.I know we will all move forward from this year, more resilientthan ever, understanding more fully the benefits of workingas a team, and especially how important music is to humanhappiness and connectivity.To the Frost School’s faculty, department chairs, and senior administration, I want to extend a very big thank you for helpingeveryone transition to all new teaching modalities so quickly and efficiently. You have my heartfelt appreciation and admiration.To our graduating seniors who completed their coursework despite the obstacles, and our master’s and doctoral students whosuccessfully submitted their theses and dissertations, a huge congratulations from everyone at the Frost School of Music and theUniversity of Miami. We look forward to celebrating with you at your Commencement ceremonies.Warmly,Shelton G. BergDean, Frost School of MusicPatricia L. Frost Professor of Music
contentsSpring 2020Front CoverMusic alumnus Federico Vindver in the recording studio;photography by Jonna Mojica; cover design by Spark ItCommunications.Score magazine is published once a year by theFrost School of Music and University of Miami.Score magazine is distributed free of chargeto alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the Frost School.Reproduction in whole or in part without writtenpermission is prohibited. Postmaster and others,please send change of address notification toScore magazine, Frost School of Music, P.O. Box 248165,Coral Gables, Florida 33124-7610; telephone 305-284-2241.Contributions of articles, photographs, and artwork arewelcome; however, Score magazine accepts no responsibilityfor unsolicited items.The comments and opinions expressed in this magazine do notnecessarily reflect those of the University of Miami or the staffof Score magazine.Copyright 2020, University of Miami.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.frost.miami.eduF E AT U R E S22A Compassionate Maestro26#FrostBuilt30Expanding the Path for MusiciansGerard Schwarz joins the Frost School of Music as distinguishedprofessor, and ushers in an exciting era for the conducting programMusic engineering technology alumnus pays homage to the Frost Schoolfor his successful career as an audio engineer, mixer, and producer22VERSATILE LIGHT STUDIOFrost School of MusicDean, Frost School of MusicShelton G. BergAssociate Dean, AdministrationSerona Elton, M.M. ’95Associate Dean, Graduate StudiesShannon de l’EtoileAssociate Dean, Undergraduate StudiesSteven MooreAssociate Dean, Strategic Initiatives and InnovationReynaldo Sanchez, B.M. ’80, M.M. ’82Executive Director, Major GiftsDania Gorriz, M.B.A. ’01Executive Director, Business OperationsBarbara HamDirector, AdmissionsKaren Kerr, M.A. ’16Executive Director, Marketing and CommunicationsPatricia San Pedro, B.F.A. ’78Marketing and Communications SpecialistsKimberly Engelhardt, M.A. ’12Adrianne GonzalezCreative ServicesSpark It CommunicationsEditorial ServicesJulia D. BergProduction CoordinatorAdrianne GonzalezEditorial ContributorsMaya Bell, Julia D. Berg, Kimberly Engelhardt, M.A. ’12,Sheryl Feuerstein, Adrianne Gonzalez, Dennis Lejardi,B.M. ’17, Jordan Levin, Amanda M. Perez, Wendy Rees,Patricia San Pedro, B.F.A. ’78, Spark It Communications,Ana Veciana-SuarezComposer Valerie Coleman multiplies inclusiveness in classical musicthrough role modeling, chamber music, and collaboration30D E PA RTM E NTS2FROST NEWSMusic Therapy Program at 50 * Test-Optional Admission* Mixed Reality Technology * DDEX Group * Fast-Track toCreative Opportunities * Grammy, Latin Grammy, Emmy,DownBeat * Knight Recital Hall * Volpe Building Upgrade *Gift Campaign * Dania Gorriz * J. B. Guardagnini Violin* Steinway * Hurricane Dorian Benefit * Wynton Marsalis* Winter Wonderful * MusicReach * Prosthetic Rehab *Joy Doan * Camner Collection * Hit Songs Deconstructed *JAS Academy * Super Bowl * Stamps Woodwind Quintet16GUEST ARTISTSClassical Faculty Shine at Frost Music Live * George E. Lewis* Carol Oja * CNCO * Imogen Heap * Gregg Bissonette* Sheila Jordan * Fantine * José Feliciano * Kate Reid* Tim Ries * Arturo Sandoval * Lucy Woodward *Maria Schneider * Danny McCaslin * Yoshiki20STUDENT STARSPianists in the Spotlight * Songwriter Inspires Healing *Priceless Disney Internship * Principal Tuba Position32FACULTY UPDATESNew Full Time Faculty and Lecturers* Promoted and Retiring Faculty* Carlos Abril Receives Teaching Award3536FACULTY SPOTLIGHTMusicologist Melvin ButlerCLASS NOTESAlumni updates and accomplishments* Distinguished Alumnus Raul Midón* Hit Songwriter Ben Goldsmith *Jose Veliz Interactive Concert *In Memoriam4243FROST SUPPORTERSFrost School of Music thanks its donorsADVISORY COMMITTEEMeet the dean’s advisorsfrost.miami.edu Spring 2020 SCORE MAGAZINE{1}
Frost NewsAbove: Frost musictherapy alumniand studentscoach a younghospital patientduring a clinicaltraining sessionCenter:Assistant ProfessorKimberly Sena Moorefacilitates an alumnipanel discussion{ 2}THE MUSIC THERAPYprogram at the Frost Schoolof Music has grown exponentially from its modestbeginnings in 1969. Today, itis home to 65 music therapymajors across three differentmusic degrees (bachelor’s,master’s, and Ph.D.). So itwas fitting that the programcommemorated its 50thanniversary with a retrospective celebration.The activities began with a three-part afternoonagenda in Clarke Recital Hall on October 5, whichwas attended by Frost faculty, students, alumni, andsupporters. Multi-media presentations about the historyof the program were presented by current Ph.D. musictherapy faculty, including Associate Dean Shannon del’Etoile, who joined the faculty in 2001 and served asSCORE MAGAZINE Spring 2020 frost.miami.eduGONZALO MEJIAFrost Music Therapy Programis 50 Years Strong and Growingprogram director formore than a decade;Associate ProfessorTeresa Lesiuk, thecurrent programdirector who joinedFrost in 2005 and isthe recipient of a 2020Provost ResearchGrant; and AssistantProfessor of Professional Practice Kimberly Sena Moore, who joined thefaculty in 2014 and received a 2018 Arthur Flagler FultzResearch Award.Then, four 12-minute Frost MTx talks, similar toTed Talks, were given by invited Frost music therapyalumni: Evelyn Erwin, B.M. ’12; Erin M. Heaslip,M.M. ’11; Carlos-Andres Rodriguez, B.M. ’15; andBriAnne Weaver, M.M. ’07. The talks captivated the
GONZALO MEJIAaudience with stories of professional growth, valuingcreativity in those with disabilities, taking time for selfcare when caring for others, and demonstrating musicinterventions that can come about when working withother arts therapists.The day concluded with an inspiring alumni paneldiscussion and Q and A about the future of the program,facilitated by Moore. The consensus was that the FrostMusic Therapy program would do well to continueits reliance on a science-based model known as neurologic music therapy. This logical approach examinesparallels between music perception and production andthe psychological and physical needs of the clients orpatients. For example, one of the most resilient practicesin music therapy, called auditory rhythmic facilitation,is based on the human response to rhythm and how, inturn, the response helps in areas ofwalking difficulties, such as thoseseen in patients with stroke orParkinson’s disease.The celebrating continued intoNovember at a reception held aspart of the American Music TherapyAnnual Conference in Minneapolis,Minnesota. “It was great fun whenFrost music therapy alumni fromdifferent decades and from aroundLeft to right: Donors Lewis and Esta Ressthe nation shared their stories ofwith Associate Professor Teresa Lesiuk andattending Frost,” says Lesiuk. “EveryAssistant Professor Kimberly Sena Mooredecade was accounted for at thiscelebration. It was a truly inspiring evening with a closecommunity and commitment to the profession.”Standardized Tests Now Optional for Admission to Frost SchoolSOME UNDERGRADUATE applicants to the FrostSchool of Music will soon be evaluated for admissionbased primarily on their high school grade point average(GPA), coursework, extracurricular activities, auditions,and portfolios, not standardized test scores such as SATor ACT, which had been required in the past.The new test-optional policy begins with the 20202021 academic year. This option is common amongliberal arts colleges but less so among research-focusedinstitutions, says John Haller, vice president of enrollment management, who sought the policy changeapproved by Frost School Dean Shelly Berg, Universityof Miami President Julio Frenk, and Jeffrey Duerk,provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.While freshman SAT scores at the Frost School ofMusic remain the highest in the country when comparedto other music schools, averaging 1340, Berg notes thatmany high schoolers don’t have access to SAT prepcourses. Others take advanced music courses rather thantrigonometry or calculus. “We don’t want to excludethose very talented, smart applicants for whomstandardized test scores might not be the bestindication,” Berg says.“Going forward,” Haller says, “if astudent has a 3.7 GPA and is the BabeRuth of the bassoon, that student couldbe admitted to the Frost School withoutsubmitting a test score.”Accepted!Applicants will still need to meet the rest ofthe University’s rigorous standards, which have similarlyplaced more emphasis on high school performance as agrowing body of national research shows that a student’sGPA in high school is a stronger predictor of their GPAin the first year of college, and of their graduation rate.#FrostBuiltTGONZALO MEJIAhe Frost School of Music is proud to launch a new campaign aimed at spotlighting itsoutstanding alumni and students called #FrostBuilt. The spotlight sometimes shines onfabulous Frost faculty too, since without them no graduate would be Frost built.When sharing career news on social media, use the hashtags #FrostBuilt and #FrostSchoolUM.We’re proud of all that you do! For more, see the #FrostBuilt feature story on page 26.frost.miami.edu Spring 2020 SCORE MAGAZINE{3}
Frost NewsGONZALO MEJIAMixed Reality Technology forOpera and the Concert StageMichael Mannino,left, programdirector atthe Center forComputationalScience,demonstrates MagicLeap’s headsetsfor Frost facultyValerie Coleman andJeffrey Buchman{ 4}JEFFREY MARC BUCHMAN, assistant professor andstage director for Frost Opera Theater, has long incorporated multimedia effects into his critically acclaimedopera staging, large arena events, and intimate theatricalsettings. “Brilliant,” “compelling,” and “bold” are wordsoften used by reviewers to describe his productions.Last summer, he began exploring how he might usemixed reality technology in opera. This was taking placeat the same time the University of Miami was expandingan academic-business partnership with Magic Leap, aspatial computing company that has developed mixedreality headsets described as “a lightweight, wearablecomputer that brings the physical and digital worldstogether as one.”“When I got back to the U in the fall, I stopped bythe Magic Leap lab in the Richter Library to try outthe technology, where I met Michael Mannino, directorof programs of the University of Miami’s Center forComputational Science (CCS). I talked him through avariety of ways I envision working with Magic Leaptechnology, and he connected me to Nick Tsinoremas[vice provost for research computing and data, andfounding director of the CCS], Joel Zysman [directorof advanced computing at CCS], and Kim GrinfederSCORE MAGAZINE Spring 2020 frost.miami.edu[director of the Interactive Media Program at theUniversity of Miami School of Communication], whohave proven invaluable to the technical and creativebrainstorming on this line of research,” Buchman says.Buchman then attended a concert in GusmanConcert Hall where Assistant Professor of ProfessionalPractice Valerie Coleman performed her own composition Wish Sonatine for flute and piano. “While sitting inthe audience, I had a tremendously visceral reaction tothe piece and realized that, handled with just the righttouch, the technology of Magic Leap mixed reality couldshare an already very powerful moment in history withina new platform of storytelling,” Buchman shares.Wish Sonatine is a moving commentary on the slavetrade’s Middle Passage when enslaved people weretrafficked in bondage on ships from Africa to the NewWorld. The composition was inspired by the sentimentof Fred D’Aguiar’s poem Wish.Buchman reached out to Coleman to explain howhe envisioned serving the expression of her compositionvisually, by using Magic Leap technology, and Colemanwas enthusiastic. So, Buchman submitted a Magic Leapgrant proposal for the “Wish” project through the Officeof the Provost; in December he learned the projectwould receive 10,000 in seed funding.“One of the most important aspects we have oureye on as we explore layering this new technology intothe storytelling of the artistic product we are puttingforth, is to be sure its integration goes to the heart of themessage being expressed and enhances the experiencefor the audience, rather than being a mere technologicalgimmick or distraction,” says Buchman.To advance their work to the next level, the teamplans to create a 2D video capture of the experience oftheir mixed reality performance as seen through MagicLeap glasses, to apply for further funding to realize oneof their ultimate goals: to create a Magic Leap installation of this project in internationally renowned,high exposure institutions and museums, such as theSmithsonian Museum of African American History.
Frost Hosts DDEX Working Group Meetingrecords such as CDs and vinyl records. This type ofmusic business activity was the focus of the largest andmost complex portion of the Music Modernization Act,a recent amendment to the United States copyright law.Frost Associate DeanSerona Elton, M.M. ’85,and director of the MusicBusiness and Entertainment Industries Program,has extensive experience inthis area and serves on theDDEX licensing group.Jay Gress, senior vicepresident for copyrightadministration at SonyMusic Entertainment and co-chair of the DDEXLicensing group says, “It is very encouraging to knowthat music business students at the University of Miamiare learning all about how mechanical licensing worksand how important data and messaging standards arein helping to improve the efficiency of the process. Thenext generation of music industry leaders has to be wellversed in how data are used throughout the industry.”GONZALO MEJIATHE MUSIC BUSINESS and EntertainmentIndustries program in the Frost School of Musichosted two days of meetings in October for the DigitalData Exchange (DDEX) Licensing Working Group,comprised of music executives from 15 companiesand organizations. It wasthe first time a universitymusic business programhas hosted a DDEXworking group meeting.DDEX (typicallypronounced “Dee-Dex”)is a standards-settingorganization focused onthe creation of digital value chain standards to makethe exchange of data and information across the musicindustry more efficient. The DDEX Licensing WorkingGroup focuses on the exchange of information related tomechanical licensing, which involves securing permissionfrom, or notifying a music publisher about, the use oftheir song in a recording that will be distributed as adownload, on-demand stream, or in the form of physicalLeft to right:Jay Gress,Sony MusicEntertainment;Serona Elton, FrostSchool of Music;Raphael Amselli,Kobalt Music Group;Niels Rump, DDEXSecretariatFrost Students Fast Track to Creative Opportunities in Music IndustryHit-makers Estefan Enterprises and Sony/ATV MusicPublishing are partnering with ’Cane Music Group (CMG),the working name of a new innovative enterprise center at theFrost School of Music, to help Frost students pitch original musicfor album projects, commercials, film and television productions,and more.The powerhouse team responsible for this initiative is:Emilio Estefan, multi-Grammy-winning producer and songwriter;Jorge Mejia, B.M. ’96, Sony/ATV’s President and CEO for LatinAmerica and U.S. Latin; Shelly Berg, multi-Grammy nominee anddean of the Frost School; and Rey Sanchez, B.M. ’80, M.M. ’82,associate dean for strategic initiatives and innovation at the FrostSchool, all of whom will be personally involved throughout theprocess to ensure its success.Under the supervision of Sanchez, CMG will oversee thecreation of new works, provide creative guidance, vet writers andmusic for submission, and manage the related publishing andbusiness affairs. Sony/ATV will exclusivelyadminister the CMGcatalog, and along withEstefan Enterprises,contribute leads forpitches and other projects. Select studentsmay have opportunitiesto collaborate withEmilio EstefanJorge MejiaEstefan and his teamin both songwriting and production. In addition, some final mixesmay be completed under Estefan’s guidance at Crescent MoonRecording Studio in Miami.CMG is now ramping up, working with students to compilea library of original music for film and television cues. The FrostSchool is also video-documenting the creation of the entity.frost.miami.edu Spring 2020 SCORE MAGAZINE{5}
Frost NewsLeft to right:Brian Lynch;Cristian Măcelaru;Natalia Ramirez,Julio Reyes Copello,Carlos Fernando LopezGRAMMY EXCITEMENT at the Frost School ofMusic was palpable during the 62nd Annual GrammyAwards ceremony on January 26, 2020.Among the pool of gifted professionals announcedas winners were Frost Professor Brian Lynch forthe category of Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album,conducting alumnus Cristian Măcelaru, B.M. ’03 forBest Classical Instrumental Solo, and producer JulioReyes Copello, M.M. ’00, engineer Natalia Ramirez,M.A. ’17, and engineer Carlos Fernando Lopez,B.M. ’12 for Best Latin Pop Album.The Brian Lynch album features numerous FrostSchool of Music students, faculty, and alumni and wasBrian LynchBest Large Jazz Ensemble Album:Brian Lynch Big Band:The Omni-American Book ClubBest Instrumental Composition:“Crucible for Crisis”Eric Alexandrakis, M.M ’96Best Spoken Word Album:I.V. Catatonia: 20 Years asa Two-Time Cancer Survivor{ 6}SORIA POPAROBBY KLEINFrost Professor and Alumni ReceiveGrammy Wins and NominationsSCORE MAGAZINE Spring 2020 frost.miami.edurecorded at the school’s state-of-the-art L. Austin WeeksRecording Studio.Congratulations are also in order for three otheralumni who received Grammy nominations: EricAlexandrakis, M.M ’96, Scott M. Riesett, M.M. ’95,and Michael Thomas, B.M. ’08.“Being nominated for a Grammy Award and beingrecognized by your peers is the highest form of recognition in the music industry,” says Dean Shelly Berg. “Thislevel of excellence is granted to a very select group, andI am extremely proud that the Recording Academyacknowledged our faculty and alumni’s achievementswith these prestigious honors!”Cristian Măcelaru, B.M. ’03Best Classical Instrumental Solo:Nicola Benedetti, violin;Cristian Măcelaru, conductor,Philadelphia Orchestra:Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto,Fiddle Dance SuiteMichael Thomas, B.M. ’08Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album:Terraza Big Band:One Day WonderJulio Reyes Copello, M.M. ’00Carlos Fernando Lopez, B.M. ’12Natalia Ramirez, M.A. ’17Latin Pop Album of the Year:Alejandro Sanz: #ElDiscoScott M. Riesett, M.M. ’95Best Musical Theater Album:Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Timesof the Temptations
Alumni Honored with Latin Grammy AwardsM.A. ’17, and JulioReyes Copello, M.M. ’00each won Latin GrammyAwards in the Recordof the Year categoryfor their engineeringwork on “Mi PersonaFavorita” recorded byAlejandro Sanz andCamila Cabello,produced by CopelloGeorge Noriegaand Sanz. The threealso worked on two different projects nominated for theLatin Grammy Album of the Year: Visceral by PaulaArenas and #ElDisco by Alejandro Sanz.Multi-Grammy winning producer Copello wasadditionally nominated as Producer of the Year for hiswork with multiple Latin recording artists, and Lopezwas nominated in the Best Engineered Album categoryfor Montaner by Ricardo Montaner.MILCHO ES MILCHOFOUR FROST ALUMNIreceived the prestigious LatinGrammy Award at the 20thAnnual Latin Grammy Awards live telecast on Thursday,November 14, 2019, from theMGM Grand Garden Arena in LasVegas on the Univision Network.George Noriega, B.M. ’96,earned a Latin Grammy Award inthe Song of the Year category, asa songwriter for “Calma” recordedby Pedro Capó. Noriega came to prominence in thelate 1990s as he helped Latin artists such as RickyMartin, Shakira, and Jennifer Lopez cross over intothe English pop music market. He is also knownfor his award-winning work with Gloria and EmilioEstefan. This is his third Latin Grammy win. He is also aGrammy-winning and Emmy-nominated producer.Carlos Fernando Lopez, B.M. ’12 (currently amaster’s composition student), Natalia Ramirez,ADRIANNE GONZALEZGerard Schwarz Earns 7th Emmy Award“THE PRESIDENT’S OWN” United States Marine Band under the direction of Maestro Gerard Schwarz in partnership with the All-Star Orchestra,took home an Emmy Award last May in the category Special Event Coverage(Other than News and Sports) fortheir program New England Spiritaired on Thirteen WNET NewYork, featuring William Schuman’siconic work, New England Triptych.Schwarz joined the FrostSchool’s full-time faculty thisacademic year as distinguishedprofessor of music, conductingand orchestral studies. Thiswas the seventh Emmy Awardto be won by ensembles underMaestro Schwarz’s direction. Heis conductor laureate of the SeattleSymphony where he was musicdirector for 25 years. See featurestory page 22.Undergraduate College WinnersMarcello Carelli, “Resilience”Original Composition — Small EnsembleFrost Funk EnsembleBlues/Pop/Rock GroupGraduate College WinnersAlan Hsiao, “James”Jazz Arrangement, VocalBryan KennardEngineered Live RecordingEngineered Studio RecordingThe Frost Septet Spring GroupSmall Jazz ComboFor full list, visit pring 2020 SCORE MAGAZINE{7}
Frost NewsARQUITECTONICAKnight Recital Hall Design RevealAbove:Knight Recital Hallexterior renderingshowing wall-castingCenter:Knight RecitalHall exterior andinterior renderingsoverlookingLake Osceola{ 8}THEATER ARCHITECTS from H3 and Arquitectonica International Corporation are well into thedesign of the John S. and James L. Knight Recital Hallat the Frost School of Music. With construction slatedfor completion in 2023, the innovative concept designincludes a prominent structure situated on the edge ofLake Osceola, adjacent to the Rehearsal Center.A large transparent glass lobby and stage backdropmaximizes the site’s vantage point, and a vast outdoorspace enables students and visitors to view outdoorwall-cast projections from the intramural fields. With aSCORE MAGAZINE Spring 2020 frost.miami.edubudget of 26.5 million, the 25,435-square-foot KnightRecital Hall will feature two new performance spaceswith video and live streaming capabilities, a green room,state-of-the-art recording control booth, rehearsalrooms, and storage spaces.Patrons and alumni interested in naming opportunities to support final design touches in the Knight RecitalHall may contact Dania Gorriz at d.gorriz@miami.eduor 305-284-8252.
Matching Gift Campaign HonorsInvestor Dorothy Collins WeaverVERSATILE LIGHT STUDIOTHE JAMES M. COLLINS Foundation will contribute 3 for every 1 donation made toward a new Marshall & Ogletree Organ Fund, up to 100,000, to be used to support construction, installation, and regulationof a new electronic organ by Marshall& Ogletree in the Dorothy and DavidWeaver Auditorium in the John S. andJames L. Knight Recital Hall. An organhas been part of the design conceptsince inception.Dorothy Collins Weaver, whopassed away in May 2019, was aninvestment executive at Collins Capital.David Weaver is an investor in newLeft to right: Shelton and Julia Bergenergy, a senior trustee of the Universitywith Dorothy and David Weaver,of Miami, and a member of the Frost2013 Frost Legacy Award honoreesSchool’s advisory board.The foundation’s commitment is “inmemory of Dorothy Collins Weaver and her friendship with Dean Sheltonand Julia Berg.” Donations may be made payable to the University of Miamiand sent to P.O. Box 025388, Coral Gables, Florida 33102-9811.Experienced FundraiserJoins FrostDania E. Gorriz, M.B.A. ’01, is the newexecutive director for major gifts forthe Frost School of Music, responsible forthe implementation of all fundraising strategies across the school including plannedgiving. With 17 years of fundraising successand 15 years of management experience,she previously served as vice president ofendowments and major gifts at United Wayof Miami-Dade and delivered 187 millionin major gifts. She has served on the boards of PhilanthropyMiami and United Way’s Worldwide Major and PlannedGiving Council.“I am thrilled to be part of the Frost School of Musicand to return to the UM family,” says Gorriz, who earnedan M.B.A. from the University of Miami and a B.A. from theCollege of William & Mary. “The Frost School is one of themost prestigious music institutions in the world, and I amso proud to represent its fundraising efforts.”JENNY ABREAUSERONA ELTON, associate dean for administration and associateprofessor of music business and entertainment industries, was very pleasedas she reviewed a final punch list in early August for a fully renovated ArnoldVolpe Building. A significant and multifaceted refurbishment, overseen bythe University Facilities Design and Construction team, occurred at warpspeed over the summer. The building opened in 1955 and was named inhonor of the University’s founding symphony orchestra conductor.Students and faculty returned at the start of the fall semester to discovermodern floor-to-ceiling hurricane-resistant windows, allowing dappledsunlight to brighten each Volpe Building classroom instead of the dark beigewashed plywood walls that had covered the façade along the quad for severaldecades prior.Modern lightweight furniture and window shades were also installed,providing greater classroom comfort and set-up flexibility. In 2017, new airconditioning was installed, as well as new windows on the side of the buildingfacing the Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library and Technology Center.“It’s a pleasure to be in the Volpe Building now,” Elton says. “A fullrenovation was long overdue, and everyone in the Frost School is grateful toProvost Jeffrey Duerk and University Facilities for giving the green light tomake it happen.”GONZALO MEIJAVolpe Building Renovation Yields Refreshing Updatesfrost.miami.edu Spring 2020 SCORE MAGAZINE{9}
Frost NewsCharles Castleman Donates J. B. Guadagnini ViolinProfessorCharles Castlemanplays his Guadagniniviolin in concert,prior to donating itto the Frost Schoolgreat deal of money, its value cannot only be measured indollars. It is an invaluable tool in our mission to providean incomparable music education to aspiring youngmusicians today.”Castleman’s donation of his Guardagniniviolin joins a previousrare instrument donationto Frost: an early 18thcentury Guarneri violinvalued at 1.1 milliondonated by the Millerfamily (see Score 2017).“Housing twoviolins, with such valueand quality, is a great asset to the Frost School and ourstudents, and I’m glad to be able to make that possible,”Castleman says.VERSATILE LIGHT STUDIOA 1748 Joannes Baptista Guadagnini violin with a 1735scroll of Francesco Stradivari was presented to the FrostSchool of Music on April 12, 2019 by Professor CharlesCastleman. He donatedthe instrument valuedat 1 million after anexhilarating performancewith the Frost School’sHenry Mancini InstituteOrchestra presented byFrost Music Live.“We are very movedby this extraordinary giftto our school by Charlie,who is one of the world’smost renowned performers and teachers of the violin anda beloved member of our faculty,” says Frost Dean ShellyBerg. “While this extraordinary instrument is worth aGenerous Donation Funds New Steinway Concert Grand PianosVERSATILE LIGHT STUDIOTHREE NEW STEINWAY concert grand pianoswill grace recital and concert halls for decades to comeat the Frost School of Music, thanks to the generosityof an anonymous donor who made a multi-year gift of 600,000.Last summer Associate Professor Kevin Kenner, aprizewinning Steinway piano artist and artistic directorKevin Kenner{ 10 }SCORE MAGAZINE Spring 2020 frost.miami.eduof the Frost Chopin Festival and Academy, traveled toHamburg, Germany to personally select two new 7-footSteinway “B”
Coral Gables, Florida 33124-7610; telephone 305-284-2241. Contributions of articles, photographs, and artwork are . many high schoolers don't have access to SAT prep courses. Others take advanced music courses rather than trigonometry or calculus. "We don't want to exclude
