School of Music

After FIU, two alumni build careers in Miami’s entertainment industry

By Karen Alava | Staff Writer For FIU graduates pursuing careers in the arts and media, the transition from student to professional often requires more than technical training. Catherine Magarino and Adrian Luis exemplify how alumni are navigating freelance work, entrepreneurship and collaborative creative projects in Miami, using the relationships and skills they developed at […]

Percy Jackson joins FIU’s choral orchestras and symphonic bands in April 

Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director It’s the beginning of the end for the Wertheim School of Music’s performances this spring term with April’s catalogue of events. Their list of events is expansive, but here’s some of PantherNOW’s suggestions on some big events to keep an eye out for. Starting the month on April 1 […]

Musical March: Performances this month for the FIU School of Music

Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director March right into the month of March with the Werbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music and their exciting lineup of musical performances.  On March 9, 3:00 P.M, the FIU Concert Choir and University Singers will be presenting their show Illuminations: We Dream. The chorus will play classics like […]

Wertheim School of Music’s February Concerts

Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director  While February may be the shortest month of the year, the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music continue their spring semester plans. On the first two days of the month, the Opera Theatre presents their performance “Dido & Aeneas”, a classic production composed by prominent 1695 baroque composer […]

Music Maestro: A Journey into the Melodic World of Professor Jamie Ousley

Sophia Baltodano | Contributing Writer Professor Jamie Ousley, renowned bassist and music  professor at FIU opened up about his musical journey, creative processes, and his educational career.  Professor Ousley’s career began at the tender age of five, when he first played the Star Wars theme on the violin, which sparked his passion for music.  After […]

January concerts: starting off the semester with the School of Music

Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Director of Entertainment The Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music is going to be busy this semester; here are some concert dates to keep in mind. The season spans the New Music Miami ISCM Festival running from Jan. 17 through April 24th, beginning with the artists-in-residence ensemble, The Amernet String-Quartet. […]

Wertheim pledges $10 Million for School of Music Enhancement

Joshua Ceballos/Investigative Editor   Herbert Wertheim has pledged $10 million to transform the school of music. As announced by University President Mark B. Rosenberg in an email teasing a “special announcement,” the namesake for the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center announced today a donation of $10 million dollars to enhance the building to […]

FIU Music Series: ‘Broadway in Love’ to perform Valentine’s Day-themed concert

"I’m biased but I think we always need music in the world and that art is really important. Getting the chance to say something you can’t say with words is invaluable and so, I feel that way about our whole series."

School of Music to host Afro-Cuban event

Afro-Cuban Jazz and Beyond with Berroa starts at 7:30 p.m. on April 25 at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.

British maestro teaches free, public classes at School of Music

James Judd, guest artist-in-residence at the University, will lead the conducting master class in a rehearsal performance at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center on April 8. Classes are free and open to the public.

Symphonic band invites you to attend performance

On March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wertheim Performing Arts Center, approximately 40 people will show up to the Symphonic Band Concert, hosted by the University's School of Music.

World-class trumpet player, instructor organizes the FIU Music Department Recital

The School of Music: Departmental Recital is on Nov. 21 will be held twice a semester and is free for University students.
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