Frost Department of Vocal Performance

Frost Department of Vocal Performance We are a community of singers---solo, choral, operatic, classical, small ensemble! The voice teachers, coaches, conductors, directors love working with singers!

We love to sing, make music, study and perform at the Frost School, University of Miami. Tradition is the handing on of the flame, not the worship of ashes.--Gustav Mahler We are a working group of singers, teachers, conductors and coaches who are trained in the time-honored traditions of bel canto singing and performing. We look forward and prepare our students to work as performers, teachers an

d researchers in music, most particularly classical singing. We have a track record of excellence that has resulted in our students performing on the great operatic, concert and recital stages of the world. Frost graduates are prepared to move into their careers with excellent training in vocal technique, languages, lyric diction for singing, opera stage and acting techniques, conducting and researching. They have performing experience in small ensembles, solo recitals, large ensembles, opera, choral works, and chamber music. All students---undergraduate through doctoral---audition for and sing lead roles in productions, solos in larger choral works and recitals of other Frost School performance students.

We are proud to announce that our Frost MVP students, Sarah Yi-Chun Tsai and Lauren Richards, received the Most Outstand...
05/01/2025

We are proud to announce that our Frost MVP students, Sarah Yi-Chun Tsai and Lauren Richards, received the Most Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award and the Most Outstanding Senior Award.

Congratulations to Yi-Chun Sarah Tsai for being named the Most Outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA) of the MVP Department for 2025. Sarah is a dedicated voice teacher, performer, and researcher who earns a Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. As a TA, she has been recognized not only for her professional excellence in the studio and classroom, but also for her caring, dependable presence as a mentor. Sarah brings a thoughtful, student-centered approach to her teaching, creating a supportive environment where vocalists feel both challenged and encouraged. Her work integrates bel canto principles with mind-body practices, including Qigong, Alexander Technique, and Yoga, fostering healthy technique, expressive freedom, and confidence.

Congratulations to Lauren Richards for receiving the Most Outstanding Senior of the MVP Department for 2025. Lauren is a graduating senior receiving a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, with a 4.0 GPA. Since Lauren’s freshman year, they have been involved in performances with the Choral Department and have sung in all three of its ensembles including the elite Frost Chorale, which they have been a member for the past three years. They most recently performed the starring role of The Refugee in Frost Opera Theater’s (FOT) production of Jonathan Dove's Flight. In August 2024, Lauren won third place in the Mirabell Competition while studying abroad at the Patti and Alan Herbert Summer Program at Salzburg, Austria.

Countertenor Victor Bento will present his doctoral recital on Friday, May 2 at 8 PM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church i...
04/30/2025

Countertenor Victor Bento will present his doctoral recital on Friday, May 2 at 8 PM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove. He will be accompanied by Professor Jenny Snyder on harpsichord and piano, with a special collaboration featuring mezzo-soprano Jade Espina.

Congratulations to the Frost Opera singers who successfully performed in Beauty and the Beast as part of the Florida Gra...
04/28/2025

Congratulations to the Frost Opera singers who successfully performed in Beauty and the Beast as part of the Florida Grand Opera outreach program. Through its outreach collaboration with Frost Opera Theater, Florida Grand Opera featured Frost Opera singers in concerts and performances. Once again, congratulations and thank you to the singers for their dedication and hard work.

Frost Opera Singers:
Alessandro Fanan
Yingxi Liu
Payton McKinnis
Hope Sears
Holden Steward

Soprano Sofia Vidali will present her final Artist Diploma Recital on Saturday. She will be accompanied by pianist Jenny...
04/24/2025

Soprano Sofia Vidali will present her final Artist Diploma Recital on Saturday. She will be accompanied by pianist Jenny Snyder and joined by bass Cees Postema, baritone David Lee, mezzo-soprano Sarah Yi-Chun Tsai, tenor Brandon Flores, baritone Harrison Caplin, and tenor Alessandro Fanan.

The program will include works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jacques Offenbach, Johann Strauss II, Daniel Catán, and Kurt Weill.

Saturday, April 26. 2025 4:00pm
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Baritone Holden Seward will present his senior recital on Saturday before he departs for Pittsburgh to continue his musi...
04/24/2025

Baritone Holden Seward will present his senior recital on Saturday before he departs for Pittsburgh to continue his music studies at Carnegie Mellon University next year. The recital will be accompanied by pianist Jenny Snyder and will feature oboist Ellen Dahlström and soprano Payton McKinnis.

Saturday, April 26. 2025 7:30pm
Newman Recital Hall

Baritone David D. Lee will present his second doctoral recital on Wednesday, accompanied by our wonderful pianist Jenny ...
04/22/2025

Baritone David D. Lee will present his second doctoral recital on Wednesday, accompanied by our wonderful pianist Jenny Snyder. The program will include works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Franz Schubert, Henri Duparc, and Umberto Giordano. The recital will also feature classic and modern Korean art songs, as well as spirituals arranged by Betty Jackson King.

Wednesday April 23. 2025 7:30pm
Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ
3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

We hope the Frost MVP singers had a wonderful Easter weekend. Easter Sunday is indeed a busy day for many singers who si...
04/21/2025

We hope the Frost MVP singers had a wonderful Easter weekend. Easter Sunday is indeed a busy day for many singers who sing multiple church services in one day and use their voices extensively. We hope you're taking care of your voice and staying healthy.

*Pictures from the World Voice Day Forum in collaboration with the Frost School of Music MVP and the Miller School of Medicine’s Otolaryngology Department.

Today we celebrated World Voice Day in collaboration with the Frost School of Music MVP and the Miller School of Medicin...
04/18/2025

Today we celebrated World Voice Day in collaboration with the Frost School of Music MVP and the Miller School of Medicine’s Otolaryngology Department! We learned so much about the voice and how to care for our vocal cords — knowledge every singer and speaker should have. A huge thank you to everyone who presented and performed at the World Voice Day Forum. Let’s continue to celebrate and care for the incredible gift of the human voice.

Baritone August Vesilind will present his senior recital tomorrow at St. John’s on the Lake, accompanied by pianist Jenn...
04/18/2025

Baritone August Vesilind will present his senior recital tomorrow at St. John’s on the Lake, accompanied by pianist Jenny Snyder.

Friday, April 18. 2025 6:00pm
St. Johns on the Lake
4760 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Congratulations to the fantastic singers who performed in the masterclass with Natalie Weiss! She led a joint masterclas...
04/15/2025

Congratulations to the fantastic singers who performed in the masterclass with Natalie Weiss! She led a joint masterclass with the Frost School and the Department of Theatre Arts on Monday. Once again, a big thank you to Natalie Weiss for giving us an incredible experience!

Dear Frost MVP Family, It is bittersweet to share the news of Professor Johnson’s retirement. While we are sad to see hi...
04/14/2025

Dear Frost MVP Family,

It is bittersweet to share the news of Professor Johnson’s retirement. While we are sad to see him go, we are deeply grateful for the incredible legacy he leaves behind. We celebrate his many years of dedication, wisdom, and inspiring mentorship.
To honor him, the Vivace team has created a special edition of Vivace. Please be sure to read the latest issue to learn more about Professor Johnson and his remarkable journey.

The Vivace Special Edition - Honoring Alan O. Johnson
April 14. 2025 - Vol. 12, No. 9 -- Special Edition

We are thrilled to announce that the Frost School of Music’s MVP Department, in collaboration with the Department of The...
04/14/2025

We are thrilled to announce that the Frost School of Music’s MVP Department, in collaboration with the Department of Theatre Arts, will host a joint masterclass led by acclaimed performer and educator Natalie Weiss on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 2:30pm in Clarke Recital Hall.

Natalie Weiss is internationally renowned for her dynamic vocal coaching and engaging masterclasses. She gained widespread recognition through her popular YouTube series Breaking Down the Riffs, which has accumulated over 4 million views. In addition to her thriving coaching career, Weiss is currently starring as Carole King in Beautiful on Broadway. She has taught across the United States and around the world, including in the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Germany, Portugal, and Austria.

Monday, April 14. 2025 2:30pm
Clarke Recital Hall

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