Music Industry program referred to as among the best within the nation

Billboard Magazine has as soon as once more named the Music Industry program (MIND) on the Frost School of Music to its prestigious annual listing of the most effective packages of its type. 

MIND has been honored by Billboard, the extremely revered commerce publication of the music trade, each time they’ve printed the listing since 2011. The program’s two undergraduate levels, for musicians and non-musicians; three grasp’s levels, one on campus, one on-line, and one as a joint degreewith the University of Miami School of Law; college with in depth trade expertise and connections; success in facilitating scholar internships at main firms; and a speaker collection that exposes and connects college students to high trade executives; are among the many elements which have constantly made MIND one of many main packages of its type. 

One of this system’s most beneficial property are its many profitable alumni and their sturdy relationship to the Frost School. Professor Serona Elton, director of the MIND program, says the ability of these alumni was introduced dwelling to her as she researched graduates to appoint as Frost School Centennial Medalists, who have been honored on the campus-wide celebration of the Frost School and the University of Miami’s centennial final April. Close to half the medalists ended up being from the MIND program.

“I was so impressed and excited,” stated Elton, who can also be serving because the Vice Dean of the Frost School this 12 months. “We found so many outstanding alumni.” 

At the April 8 celebration, a panel of MIND Centennial Medalists crammed the stage of Newman Recital Hall with profitable graduates working with document labels, publishing, reside efficiency, and different areas. As an alumna herself, and the fourth director of MIND since its launch in 1966, Elton, M.M. ’95, stated she was crammed with satisfaction.

“The longevity of our MIND program, and the success of our alumni throughout the many decades, tells you all you need to know about us,” Elton stated. “While providing current students with a best-in-class educational experience is top-of-mind for our faculty, how graduates turn that into a successful career is what matters most in the long run.”

MIND’s high-achieving alumni embody Pablo Ahogado, VP of A&R at Concord Music Publishing; Courtney Karnes Sneed, Director of Licensing at Capitol CMG/Universal Music Group, the world’s largest main music firm; Brian Oliver, Head of Legal and Business Affairs at main occasion producer Rolling Loud; Michael Todd, AVP of Film & TV Music and Visual Media at ASCAP, a number one collective rights administration group; Randall Foster, Chief Creative Officer at Symphonic Distribution; and Jessie Allen, Managing Director, GRAMMY U, the Recording Academy’s membership group.

That MIND alumni work in so many alternative areas demonstrates one other of this system’s strengths, which is to show in regards to the music trade as an entire. “Over the span of a career, an experienced professional may change sectors,” stated Elton. “In our curriculum, we explore the entire music industry ecosystem and how each piece of the ecosystem operates and connects with the rest. We have found that this approach prepares students for careers beyond their first job.”

That expertise additionally fosters a loyalty to the Frost School that lasts lengthy after commencement, says alumna Olga Cardona, M.M. ’07, a MIND college member and veteran former music trade govt, who was one of many Centennial Medalists on the April panel.

“We have a fantastic network of alumni who are always happy to come and give back,” Cardona stated. “They had a great time here, and they are very grateful for the knowledge and the life lessons they learned at Frost. When we say #FrostBuilt, we mean it— that’s who we are.”

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