The Henry Mancini Institute Big Band presents an evening celebrating the timeless music of Henry Mancini through a fresh lens, featuring new arrangements crafted by members of the Studio Jazz Writing program. This concert reimagines Mancini’s iconic melodies with contemporary jazz voices, highlighting the creativity and individuality of emerging composers and arrangers. Each piece reflects a deep respect for Mancini’s legacy while exploring new harmonic colors, textures, and rhythmic approaches for the modern big band. The result is a vibrant program that bridges classic cinematic jazz with the evolving language of today’s writers and performers. THU / OCT 8, 2026 / 7:30 PM Knight Center for Music Innovation, Newman Recital Hall FREE Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

“The President’s Own” comes to the University of Miami campus for a rare and distinguished performance. As the nation’s oldest professional musical organization, founded in 1798, the United States Marine Band has performed for every U.S. president since Thomas Jefferson and remains one of America’s most distinguished ensembles. In this special appearance, the Marine Band brings together tradition and artistry in a program that spans patriotic works, orchestral transcriptions, and contemporary repertoire—each performance reflecting a legacy of precision, versatility, and musical excellence that has defined the ensemble for generations. Paired with an educational engagement with Frost students, this visit offers the Frost School of Music a unique opportunity for connection, mentorship, and artistic exchange between one of the country’s most storied ensembles and the next generation of performers. For South Florida audiences, this is a rare chance to experience that legacy firsthand, an evening that is both powerful and inspiring, and a highlight of the Frost Music Live season. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS! This ticket is a reservation for an evening of music under the stars in a casual, family-friendly setting at the Frost School of Music campus. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pets to enjoy this concert on our expansive 20x40-foot Windowcast system at Knight Center for Music Innovation’s Outdoor Plaza. Concert tickets are available here. NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED. NO LARGE BAGS PERMITTED. THU / OCT 15, 2026 / 7:30 PM Knight Center for Music Innovation Outdoor Plaza FREE with RSVP RSVP here.

“The President’s Own” comes to the University of Miami campus for a rare and distinguished performance.** As the nation’s oldest professional musical organization, founded in 1798, the United States Marine Band has performed for every U.S. president since Thomas Jefferson and remains one of America’s most distinguished ensembles. In this special appearance, the Marine Band brings together tradition and artistry in a program that spans patriotic works, orchestral transcriptions, and contemporary repertoire—each performance reflecting a legacy of precision, versatility, and musical excellence that has defined the ensemble for generations. Paired with an educational engagement with Frost students, this visit offers the Frost School of Music a unique opportunity for connection, mentorship, and artistic exchange between one of the country’s most storied ensembles and the next generation of performers. For South Florida audiences, this is a rare chance to experience that legacy firsthand, an evening that is both powerful and inspiring, and a highlight of the Frost Music Live season. Ticket Policy: All Tickets void 15 minutes prior to the concert start time. Open seating thereafter. Patrons with tickets should arrive by 6:45PM to guarantee their seat. Once tickets expire, individuals will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Large bags not permitted. A free Windowcast is available for this event for those who prefer to enjoy a livestream of this concert outdoors, or for those who do not make it into the hall. THU / OCT 15, 2026 / 7:30 PM Gusman Concert Hall FREE with RSVP RSVP here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Etienne Charles, director Avery Linderman, director Frost Studio Jazz Band explores Bebop, Blues, Mambo and the American Songbook celebrating the centennials of John Coltrane, Jimmy Heath, Carlos Patato Valdes, Tony Bennett and Chuck Berry. TUE / OCT 27, 2026 / 7:30 PM Gusman Concert Hall $20 $15 $10 Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Etienne Charles, trumpet & director Acclaimed vocalist Nicole Henry joins the Frost Studio Jazz Band led by Etienne Charles for an intimate night of jazz standards and R&B classics in the newly designed "Jazz at Hormel" Club at the Frost School of Music. Set in a cabaret-style setting, this close-up concert blends Henry's soulful vocals, Charles' vibrant trumpet, and big-band energy with the spirit of a classic jazz club right in the heart of Coral Gables. This concert is sponsored by Michael R. Ragan. THU / NOV 12, 2026 / 7:00 PM THU / NOV 12, 2026 / 9:00 PM Hormel Innovation Stage $60 | $75 VIP Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Etienne Charles, trumpet & director Acclaimed vocalist Nicole Henry joins the Frost Studio Jazz Band led by Etienne Charles for an intimate night of jazz standards and R&B classics in the newly designed "Jazz at Hormel" Club at the Frost School of Music. Set in a cabaret-style setting, this close-up concert blends Henry's soulful vocals, Charles' vibrant trumpet, and big-band energy with the spirit of a classic jazz club right in the heart of Coral Gables. This concert is sponsored by Michael R. Ragan. THU / NOV 12, 2026 / 7:00 PM THU / NOV 12, 2026 / 9:00 PM Hormel Innovation Stage $60 | $75 VIP Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Craig McKenzie, director Come experience an eclectic evening of wind band literature, traveling the world with Gershwin's "Cuban Overture," Denis Llinas' "La Chancla," Bourgeois' "Serenade for Winds," and more. Under the direction of Craig McKenzie, the Frost Symphonic Winds presents their third concert of the season. SUN / NOV 15, 2026 / 4:00 PM Gusman Concert Hall FREE Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

An evening of big band repertoire featuring Frost's underclassmen jazz majors. WED / NOV 18, 2026 / 7:30 PM Clarke Recital Hall FREE Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Michael Hancock, director The 44th Annual Honor Band Concert features 200 of Florida's finest young musicians joining Frost's premier wind ensemble onstage for a celecration of community. SUN / JAN 24, 2027 / 5:00 PM Gusman Concert Hall FREE Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Etienne Charles, director Celebrate Black History Month with a concert exploring Gospel, Soul and Traditional spirituals featuring music from Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Richard Smallwood and more. THU / FEB 4, 2027 / 7:30 PM Gusman Concert Hall $20 $15 $10 Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Craig McKenzie, director Put on your kilts, dust of your tam 'o shanters, and join the Frost Symphonic Winds for an evening of Scottish and Gaelic inspired wind band music by composers like Malcolm Arnold, Thea Musgrave, Percy Grainger, and Johan de meij. Conducted by Craig McKenzie. SUN / FEB 7, 2027 / 4:00 PM Gusman Concert Hall FREE Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

The Henry Mancini Institute Big Band presents a powerful program of landmark American music, featuring Bill Potts’ celebrated Porgy and Bess suite alongside a newly created suite from West Side Story arranged by members of the Studio Jazz Writing program. This concert highlights the enduring impact of Broadway’s most iconic scores while offering fresh interpretations shaped by today’s emerging jazz composers. Potts’ masterful orchestration brings new depth and color to Gershwin’s classic themes, while the West Side Story suite reimagines Bernstein’s music with contemporary voices and modern big band energy. Together, these works create a dynamic dialogue between tradition and innovation, celebrating the past while pushing the music forward. TUE / FEB 23, 2027 / 7:30 PM Knight Center for Music Innovation, Newman Recital Hall FREE Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Etienne Charles, trumpet & director Powerhouse vocalist Alicia Olatuja joins the Frost Studio Jazz Band led by Etienne Charles for an electrifying evening of soulful, genre-defying jazz. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the concert will feature SJB renditions from Olatuja's hit album "Intuition: Songs from the Minds of Women." THU / MAR 4, 2027 / 7:00 PM THU / MAR 4, 2027 / 9:00 PM Knight Center for Music Innovation, Hormel Innovation Stage $60 | $75 VIP Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Etienne Charles, trumpet & director Powerhouse vocalist Alicia Olatuja joins the Frost Studio Jazz Band led by Etienne Charles for an electrifying evening of soulful, genre-defying jazz. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the concert will feature SJB renditions from Olatuja's hit album "Intuition: Songs from the Minds of Women." THU / MAR 4, 2027 / 7:00 PM THU / MAR 4, 2027 / 9:00 PM Knight Center for Music Innovation, Hormel Innovation Stage $60 | $75 VIP Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Dan Strange, director Mallory Gravitt, student director This electrifying concert showcases Frost student composers, a dynamic rock symphony, and exceptional Frost bands fusing contemporary and classical sounds. Enhanced by a stunning light show, the student-led production transforms Gusman Hall into an immersive, high-energy experience that celebrates the next generation of musical visionaries. A free Windowcast is available for this event for those who prefer to enjoy a livestream of this concert outdoors, or for those who do not make it into the hall. THU / MAR 18, 2027 / 7:30 PM Gusman Concert Hall $25 $20 $15 Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Dan Strange, director Mallory Gravitt, student director This electrifying concert showcases Frost student composers, a dynamic rock symphony, and exceptional Frost bands fusing contemporary and classical sounds. Enhanced by a stunning light show, the student-led production transforms Gusman Hall into an immersive, high-energy experience that celebrates the next generation of musical visionaries. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS! This ticket is a reservation for an evening of music under the stars in a casual, family-friendly setting at the Frost School of Music campus. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pets to enjoy this concert on our expansive 20x40-foot Windowcast system at Knight Center for Music Innovation’s Outdoor Plaza. Concert tickets are available here. THU / MAR 18, 2027 / 7:30 PM Knight Center for Music Innovation Outdoor Plaza FREE with RSVP RSVP here.

Etienne Charles, director Hear vibrant Latin hits and contemporary jazz traditions infused with big band artistry. WED / APR 14, 2027 / 7:30 PM Gusman Concert Hall $20 $15 $10 Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.

Craig McKenzie, director Join conductor Craig McKenzie and Frost Symphonic Winds for our final concert of the season exploring a varied program of traditional British Brass music, contemporary Woodwind Ensemble pieces, Vincent Persichett's band classic "Divertimento," and more. SUN / APR 25, 2027 / 4:00 PM Gusman Concert Hall FREE Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.