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Songwriters Showcase—New Songs, New Voices
October 30, 2012
UM Gusman Concert Hall
The annual Songwriters Showcase features songs composed and performed by students enrolled in the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music program. Free, ticket required. -
Jason Moran—Free Q&A Master Class
October 23, 2012
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
Stamps Distinguished Visitor Jason Moran presents an engaging free master class and Q&A. Free admission, ticket required. -
Emerging Composers—New Music Concert
October 11, 2012
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
Join us for a remarkable concert featuring winners of the 2012 Emerging Composers Competition. Free admission, ticket required. -
Dave Liebman—Free Master Class
October 10, 2012
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
Join jazz saxophonist Dave Liebman for an informative talk about jazz improvisation and the music business as it relates to the jazz artist. Free admission, ticket required. -
A Conversation with Leon Fleisher—Free Master Class
October 02, 2012
UM Gusman Concert Hall
Stamps Distinguished Visitor Leon Fleisher discusses his approaches to music, teaching, his studies with Artur Schnabel, and recordings with George Szell. Free, ticket required. -
Divergent Boundaries—Celebrated Composers Concert
November 02, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
For 28 years, Festival Miami has been premiering new works by prominent guest composers and award-winning faculty composers. This year we proudly introduce new works by Lansing McLoskey, Charles Mason, Dennis Kam, JB Floyd, and Dorothy Hindman. FREE -
Livingston Taylor—Ways to Be Your Best When It Counts the Most
October 28, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
In this master class, singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor discusses how to control nervousness and find joy on stage. In addition to his solo career, Taylor has toured with Linda Ronstadt and Jimmy Buffet, and his brother James. FREE -
2011 Songwriters Showcase—New Songs, New Voices
October 27, 2011
UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
A fabulous concert featuring songs composed and performed by students enrolled in the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music program. Judges and audience are polled and the winning act opens the following night’s concert! FREE -
United States Marine Band—The President’s Own
October 14, 2011
UM BankUnited Center
Festival Miami announces the University of Miami will host a free concert by the U.S. Marine Band at the BankUnited Center on October 14. The Washington Post calls them “not only the best in the land but, very likely, the best in the world.” FREE -
Benny Golson—Taking Note of a Legendary Jazz Career
October 06, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
From his early years with Dizzy Gillespie to his remarkable 60-year career as a solo performer and TV and film composer, tenor saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson, provides insight into his creative approaches and career longevity. FREE -
Emerging Young Composers—New Works for String Quartet
October 05, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
Frost School of Music student composers entered an adjudicated competition for new string quartet works and the winners will have their compositions premiered at Festival Miami by the Stamps, Graduate, and Bergonzi String Quartets! FREE -
Gunther Schuller – Into the Creative Mind of a Total Musician
September 30, 2011
Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
Deepen your understanding of current music trends at a free lecture by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Gunther Schuller, one of America’s most distinguished musical icons. Schuller is also the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius” award. FREE