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Richard E. Bravo

Lecturer, Percussion

Recording artist and world percussionist Richard Bravo is a lecturer in Afro-Caribbean hand drumming at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Venezuelan-born and classically trained, Richard Bravo arrived in the United States in 1978. He attended Full Sail Academy in Orlando where he immersed himself in the world of recording sciences and graduated with an Associates Degree in Engineering. Moving to Miami shortly afterward, Richard’s resolve and expertise rapidly made him a “first call” musician, who easily assimilated into the high-pressure world of music recording. Richard Bravo has contributed to over two hundred recordings and has worked with such high profile performers as…

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William Russell: Former Frost School of Music Band Director

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Former University of Miami Frost School of Music Band of the Hour director William B. Russell, B.M. ’57,…

Bassoonist and Professor Luciano Magnanini retires from the Frost School

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Luciano Magnanini, woodwinds professor began his career at UM as a lecturer, in 1972. He studied music…

Composer and Educator Dennis Kam Retires from Frost School of Music

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Dennis Kam, composer, professor, and chair of the Department of Music Theory and Composition, has retired…

Save the Date—Winter Wonderful—December 8

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December 08
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Daniel Levitin

Music Reinvigorates Brain

Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin discusses benefits of neurologic music therapy at UM Bank United Center as part of the Stamps Distinguished Visitors Series.

Neurologic Music Therapy Research Expands Understanding of the Human Brain.

March 4, 2011—By Julia Berg
About 20 years ago, a young indie rock ‘n’ roll producer sat in a San Francisco Bay recording studio while Carlos Santana recorded a new album…and he felt goose-bumps.

Even though it is a common physical reaction, the producer, Daniel Levitin (who also worked with Stevie Wonder and such groups as Blue Oyster Cult) found himself fixated on figuring out WHY we have physical reactions such as goose bumps…

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Frost School of Music
P.O. Box 248165
Coral Gables, FL 33124-7610
Telephone: 305-284-2241
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