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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with guest artist Kathleen Grace as she sings about the ‘ups and downs of love,’ kicking off the 2nd Annual Frost Jazz Vocal Invitational. LA Weekly noted that Grace’s “bright, clear voice reflects simple beauty and subtle wisdom, traits shared by all memorable singers from Billie Holiday to Emmylou Harris.”

The Frost Studio Jazz Band presents classic compositions by Duke Ellington, including Black, Brown and Beige, which the composer introduced its premiere at Carnegie Hall as "a parallel to the history of the Negro in America" and the symphonic jazz piece A Tone Parallel to Harlem (Harlem Suite).

Noted Frost faculty artists Jodi Levitz and Santiago Rodriguez join forces to present an evening of romantic works for viola and piano.

No, you’ve never heard the bassoon sound quite like this before. Frost faculty artist and bassoonist Gabriel Beavers and Frost’s Dean and pianist Shelly Berg call on their superior technique and varied experiences for Gernot Wolfgang's and James Lassen’s challenging works, in which the bassoon is treated like a rock guitar. Brett Dietz’s Behold a Pale Horse for amplified bassoon and percussion quartet puts the bassoon through a guitar pedal effects; and Theodor Burkali’s TRaInspOrt is a fiery piece for bassoon and 2 percussion. Dietz is in demand as a clinician and soloist who has performed in Paris, France, Bongkok, Thailand, and Genral Roca, Argentina, and made appearances at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Internationally recognized for his moving performances, innovative programming and extensive catalogue of recordings, Frost conductor Gerard Schwarz presents a compelling program. In his nearly five decades as a respected classical musician and conductor, Schwarz has received 7 Emmy Awards, 14 GRAMMY nominations, 8 ASCAP Awards, and numerous Stereo Review and Ovation Awards. He became the first American named Conductor of the Year by Musical America and received numerous honorary doctorates from various universities. This evening’s centerpiece is Richard Strauss’ tone poem Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life). It stands as the culmination of 19th century romanticism and as an autobiographical statement, as Strauss quotes from several of his previous works. This program also includes Walter Piston’s Three New England Sketches and the unveiling of a new work by a Frost student composition competition winner.

Come and enjoy an evening of musical virtuosity. The superb program opens with Eugene Ysaye’s Sonata No.3 in D minor "Ballade," for unaccompanied violin, and also his exquisite Snows of Yesteryear, originally scored for violin and string orchestra. César Franck’s Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano; and Gabriel Fauré’s elegant Piano Quartet No. 1 round up the evening's program.

Join the Frost Sextet and the Frost Concert Jazz Band as they revisit music from Miles Davis’s audacious Bitches Brew, released in 1970, reimagined in new arrangements by saxophonist Charles Pillow. As part of his residency at Frost, NEA Jazz Master saxophonist Dave Liebman, a Miles Davis sideman, performs with both Frost groups.

In her concert debut as Artistic Director of the Frost School’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, NEA Jazz Master composer, arranger, bandleader, and recipient of twelve Grammy nominations and five Grammy awards, Maria Schneider presents a program featuring saxophonist Donny McCaslin.

Celebrate your love at a romantic, outdoor concert under the stars at the Deering Estate's “Moonlight & Music” Valentine’s Day Concert featuring Soul and R&B singer Keba, with an opening performance by Sir Portela. The concert on Friday, February 14th starts at 8:00 p.m. and the gate opens at 7:00 pm. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and small picnic baskets. Please note that the following items are not permitted: large coolers, open flames/candles, balloons and pop up tents.

Entourage Expo artist development live music production is seeking fresh talent for the season 5 production. Entourage Expo is seeking Singers| Dancers| Rappers| Musicians ages 5 and Up. New and returning talent set to perform live to claim a spot in our Season 5 live music production on a stage in full performance mode. The artists who are selected to participate in Entourage Expo Season 5, will undergo a complete 16-week transformation that will be displayed during our Main Event scheduled for Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at 7 pm. Red Carpet: 5 pm. Our vision is to effectively develop quality artists for the entertainment industry in the areas of voice, instrumentation, hip hop, and dance. A creative performing arts platform, Entourage Expo exists to help up and coming/local artists to get exposure, training, professional guidance, and support towards their dreams of becoming a professional artist. This program develops local talent to prepare them for commercial mainstream entertainment opportunities. Entourage Expo artists have had the opportunity to share the stage with national and international recording artists such as Regina Bell, Case, Flo’Rida, Trina, Jamison Ross, Color Me Badd, Ike and Val Woods, Bobby Rush, Angela Winbush, and more. Participating artists have also completed a VH1 Save the Music Foundation national commercial which featured Love and Hip Hop Stars for the Burger King Corporation, Crunch Bar Commercial Project, "No Guidance" music video featuring international recording artist and entertainer, Chris Brown, and more! This artist development program has allowed artists to enhance and/or develop their individual artistry through our 16 week artist development curriculum. The Entourage Expo stage has offered artists of all ages and ethnicities limitless opportunities and exposure to participate in different events throughout Miami Dade and Broward County, thanks to our sponsors, mentors, volunteers, and artistic directors. For a closer look into Entourage Expo, click the links below: www.entourageexpo.com @entourageexpo @futureamericanmusicentertainer https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article209539274.html Join the family and mission of obtaining mainstream global exposure for Miami indie artists and artists around the world! For sponsorship, partnership, or volunteer opportunities please contact 305-761-9864 or email: futureamericanmusicentertainer@gmail.com Entourage Expo Open Audition: Date: Saturday, January 25th, 2020 Location: Live Modern School of Music; 1788 San Souci Blvd. North Miami, Florida 33181 Time: 12 noon - 3 pm Register at: www.entourageexpo.com Entourage Expo Season 5 Call Back Audition Finals Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2020 Location: Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace; 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida 33132 Time: 6 pm - 10 pm Call time for artists and judges: 5:30 pm Cost: FREE Video Submission links accepted via email to: entourageauditions@gmail.com See Less