J. Robert Floyd
Professor Emeritus, Keyboard Performance
JB Floyd is professor emeritus of keyboard performance at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he served as department chair for many years. He retired in May 2013 after 32 years at UM. JB Floyd’s musical interests are diverse. As a pianist, composer, and improviser, his music making includes classical piano recitals and solo appearances with orchestra; new music performances as a soloist and collaborator; and jazz concerts. His compositions include solo piano pieces, works for piano/Disklavier and computer assisted electronic instruments, and works for chorus, orchestra, jazz ensembles and chamber music combinations. He received B.M. and M.M. degrees from the University of…
Former University of Miami Frost School of Music Band of the Hour director William B. Russell, B.M. ’57,…
Luciano Magnanini, woodwinds professor began his career at UM as a lecturer, in 1972. He studied music…
Dennis Kam, composer, professor, and chair of the Department of Music Theory and Composition, has retired…
December 08
6:30 PM
JW Marriott Marquis, 255 Biscayne Way, Miami
A growing body of research shows that music and movement build children’s minds in important ways. Two UM School of Music faculty members are harnessing…
Building Neural Connections
When children mime and sing their way through songs like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” their faces light up. Numerous studies have revealed that their brains light up as well, making millions of powerful neural connections that build cognitive and expressive skills and pave the way for better learning.
Disseminating the developmental benefits of music and movement for young children is the purpose of UMove, an innovative early childhood program for disadvantaged youngsters developed…
Momentum 2 - the breakthrough campaign for the University of Miami - launches at Bank United Center and features students from Frost
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