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Frost School of Music • Coral Gables, Florida
Quick Take
Frost School is a top comprehensive music program offering BM degrees across classical, jazz, media scoring, music therapy, technology, and business, with prescreen requirements and strong scholarships in Coral Gables. Students benefit from Miami's world-class Latin, jazz, and electronic scenes, outstanding facilities, distinguished faculty, and one of the most diverse and internationally connected music communities in the country.
The Frost School at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | University of Miami Frost School of Music |
| Setting | private |
| Religious Affiliation | none |
| Program Size | large |
| Genres / Styles | classical, jazz, popular |
| Primary Instrument | bass, bassoon, cello, clarinet, euphonium, flute, french horn, guitar, harp, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, engineering/technology, jazz, media/film scoring, music business/industry, music education, music therapy, performance, popular music |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Doctorate, Master’s |
| Musical Selectivity | highly selective |
| NASM Accreditation | Yes |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | highly selective |
| Average GPA | 3.75 |
| Application Deadline | Nov 1 (EA) | Dec 1 (RD) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | highly competitive |
| Audition Window | Dec (EA) | Feb (RD) |
| Prescreening | is required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Coral Gables, Florida |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the The Frost School website
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Program Overview
The music program at The Frost School is large in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
The Frost School supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, jazz, popular. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the The Frost School website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at The Frost School can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bass, bassoon, cello, clarinet, euphonium, flute, french horn, guitar, harp, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the The Frost School website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at The Frost School
Students at The Frost School can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, engineering/technology, jazz, media/film scoring, music business/industry, music education, music therapy, performance, popular music. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the The Frost School website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at The Frost School is highly selective. Academically, it is highly selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.75. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for The Frost School is Nov 1 (EA) | Dec 1 (RD) of each year.
Visit the The Frost School website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at The Frost School, and the school's auditions are considered to be highly competitive. The audition window is Dec (EA) | Feb (RD) of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is required.
Visit the The Frost School website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Frost sits on a suburban Coral Gables campus minutes from Miami's world-class Latin, jazz, and electronic scenes; South Beach energy, Wynwood arts culture, and a thriving Cuban music heritage surround it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Frost School hard to get into?
Admission to The Frost School is considered highly selective for music and highly selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at The Frost School?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at The Frost School.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at The Frost School?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bass, bassoon, cello, clarinet, euphonium, flute, french horn, guitar, harp, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for The Frost School?
Admitted students at The Frost School have an average GPA of 3.75. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for The Frost School?
The application deadline for The Frost School is Nov 1 (EA) | Dec 1 (RD), with live auditions typically held Dec (EA) | Feb (RD). These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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