University of Miami - Frost School of Music

What University of Miami - Frost School of Music does

The Frost School of Music is the music college of the University of Miami, a private non-profit research university located in Coral Gables, Florida. It delivers undergraduate and graduate music education across more than 50 degree programs spanning 15+ fields, including performance, composition, music business, music engineering technology, jazz, and music therapy. Students learn through 70+ ensembles and specialized programs such as the Henry Mancini Institute, the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program, the Stamps Scholars track, and the STEM-designated Music Engineering Technology curriculum. Accelerated 4+1 and 5-year dual-degree pathways integrate undergraduate and graduate study.

The school's revenue mechanics rely on tuition, institutional scholarships, and donor-funded awards, including named partnerships with the Stamps Family Foundation and the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. Distribution extends beyond the Coral Gables campus through Frost Online and community and outreach programs serving pre-college and continuing education audiences. The Billboard designation as a top music business program signals third-party validation of program quality and applicant demand. The institution competes for talent against peer conservatories and university music programs, differentiating on faculty of active practitioners, program breadth (50+ degree programs, 70+ ensembles), and the University of Miami's broader brand and Miami-based industry network. No standalone financials are disclosed; the unit operates within the University of Miami's non-profit structure.

Name

University of Miami - Frost School of Music

Legal name

University of Miami - Frost School of Music

Website

https://frost.miami.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

The Frost School of Music is the music college of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, offering 50+ degree programs across 15+ fields and 70+ ensembles for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in performance, composition, music business, and music engineering technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Production & Composition (Songwriting, Recording, DJing) (EDAMAAAF), Songwriting, Composition & Arranging (EDAMANAG)

Keywords

• Music education
• Music degree programs
• Music performance training
• Music business studies
• Music engineering technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition for music degree programs
2. Stamps Ensemble Scholarship: Full tuition and fees plus housing and meal plan covered for select ensemble students; funded by University merit aid, need-based aid, state aid, and Stamps Family Foundation
3. Graduate Assistantships: Partial or full tuition waiver plus monthly stipend ($6,500-$25,200/year) awarded to exceptional graduate applicants for teaching and research support
4. Mancini Fellowships: Full tuition waiver plus half-stipend for instrumental and jazz performance/composition students; includes HMI Orchestra participation
5. Donations and Development: Charitable contributions through giving programs including Student Emergency Fund, Travis Quinn Opportunity Scholarship Fund, Sue Miller Fund

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Frost School of Music delivers higher education in music through more than 50 degree programs across 15+ fields including instrumental performance, vocal performance, composition, music education, music therapy, music industry, music engineering technology, and live entertainment management. Instruction is delivered on-campus in Coral Gables, online via Frost Online, and through specialized ensemble and fellowship programs such as the Stamps Ensembles and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.

Product overview

The Frost School of Music is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across more than 15 fields of study with over 50 degree programs. The school's offerings include undergraduate degrees (Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts), graduate degrees (Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctoral degrees), joint degree programs, minors, certificates, and micro-credentials. The institution delivers programs through multiple formats including on-campus, Frost Online (remote learning), and hybrid models. Specialized programs include the Stamps Ensembles (full-tuition scholarship quintets), Henry Mancini Institute (performance ensemble), Summer Programs, and Community & Outreach initiatives. Financial support structures include graduate assistantships, tuition waivers, the Mancini Fellows program, Stamps Scholars scholarships, and Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation scholarships. Accelerated pathways include 5-Year Dual Degrees and 4+1 Masters programs. The school maintains distinctions including recognition as a top music business program by Billboard and operates as part of the University of Miami's comprehensive academic ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stamps Distinguished Music Programs: A special scholarship program offering full tuition, room and board, and special enrichment opportunities for chamber ensembles (Brass Quintet, Jazz Quintet, String Quartet, Wind Quintet). Funded by the Stamps Family Foundation.
• Henry Mancini Institute (HMI)
• Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program
• Frost Online

Products and services

• Bachelor of Music in Music Industry (BM MIND) An audition-requiring undergraduate degree for musicians pursuing careers in the music business; includes ensembles, musicology, music theory, keyboard skills, and music technology courses for students with demonstrated musical proficiency.
• Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry (BA MIND)
• Master of Arts in Music Industry
• Juris Doctor + Master of Arts in Music Industry (JD/MA)
• Master of Arts in Live Entertainment Management
• Frost Online
• Stamps Ensembles
• Henry Mancini Institute (HMI)
• Summer Programs
• Community & Outreach Programs
• Stamps Scholars Program
• Stamps National Convention
• Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Scholarship
• Graduate Assistantships
• Mancini Fellows Program
• Graduate Tuition Waivers
• 5-Year Dual Degree Program
• 4+1 Masters Degree Options
• Rapid Admissions
• Minor in Music Industry

Quantifiable outcome

• Named one of the top music business programs by Billboard
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sony Music EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany where Frost students have interned. Part of established internship pipeline with major labels and music industry employers.
• Warner Music GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany where Frost students have interned. Part of established internship pipeline with major labels and music industry employers.
• BMIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming rights organization where Frost students have interned. Part of established internship pipeline with publishers and industry organizations.
• SESACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming rights organization where Frost students have interned. Part of established internship pipeline with publishers and industry organizations.
• Ultra Music FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiami-based electronic music festival where Frost students have interned. Part of South Florida music industry ecosystem connections.
• Creative Artists Agency (CAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor talent agency where Frost students have interned. Part of established internship pipeline with booking agencies and management companies.
• The OrchardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic distribution and label services company where Frost students have interned. Part of established internship pipeline with distribution companies.
• The Recording AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization behind GRAMMY Awards where Frost alumni have obtained leadership positions including Managing Director of GRAMMY U. Strong alumni pipeline to the organization.
• The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Miami performing arts center where Frost students have interned. Part of local arts scene partnerships and performance opportunities.
• Jazz at Lincoln CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious jazz institution where Frost students have interned. Part of established internship pipeline with major jazz organizations.
• Bruce HornsbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned musician who lends his name to the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program at Frost, examining roots music within contemporary composition. Program developed the first full music major for students primarily interested in electronic composition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Curtis Institute of Music: Curtis is an elite conservatory focused on classical performance and composition. It competes with Frost for the highest-caliber classical performers and composers, though it does not offer music industry or production programs.
• Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester): Eastman is a top-tier music conservatory within a private research university, with strong classical, jazz, and music education programs. It competes with Frost for graduate and undergraduate classical and jazz applicants seeking elite training.
• Juilliard School: Juilliard is the preeminent US conservatory for classical and jazz performance. While narrower in scope than Frost (no music industry or music engineering programs), it competes directly for top classical and jazz audition applicants.
• Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music: Blair School of Music is a music school within a top-tier private research university, smaller in scale than Frost, but competing for elite undergraduate musicians seeking conservatory-style training within a broader university experience.
• USC Thornton School of Music: USC Thornton is a comprehensive music school within a major private research university, offering similar breadth across classical, jazz, music industry, and music technology — the closest institutional analog to Frost's structure and positioning.
• Berklee College of Music: Berklee is the largest private music college in the US, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across performance, music business, music production, and music technology. It is the most direct competitor to Frost's music industry, production, and contemporary music programs.
• Manhattan School of Music: MSM is an independent conservatory focused on classical and jazz performance in New York City. It competes directly with Frost for graduate and undergraduate classical and jazz applicants seeking conservatory training.
• Peabody Institute (Johns Hopkins University): Peabody is a conservatory within a major private research university, offering performance, composition, music education, and music engineering programs. Its structure and breadth closely parallel Frost's.
• New England Conservatory: NEC is one of the oldest independent music conservatories in the US, with strong classical and jazz programs. It competes with Frost for top audition-based classical, jazz, and contemporary music students.
• New York University Steinhardt School: NYU Steinhardt houses music performance, music business, music technology, and music education programs within a major private university, competing for the same urban, industry-connected applicant pool as Frost's music industry program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/univmiami
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBHV07hj5IkmAgWI9ghL1gg
• Facebookfacebook.com/FrostSchoolUM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups/5121919
• Instagraminstagram.com/frostschoolum

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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