University of Miami Kicks Off Centennial Celebration with Star-Studded Concert Featuring Frost School of Music Alumni

On Tuesday, April 8, the University of Miami rang in its Centennial with a special concert celebration led by renowned TV host, producer, and University of Miami alumnus Jason Kennedy as the emcee. Performers included alum from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, including, Jon Secada, Idarose, Raquel Sofía, Carter Vail, Joshua Henry, Will Lee, Ashley Pezzotti, and Dawnn Lewis, as well as UM alums Bacilos. The concert also featured special appearances from University of Miami athletic greats, including Ray Bellamy, Lauryn Williams, Randal Hill, and Tamara James.

Jason Kennedy emceeing the University of Miami Centennial Concert

Ashley Pezzotti

Bacilos

Ben Folds

Carter Vail

Dawnn Lewis

Idarose

Jon Secada

Joshua Henry

Raquel Sofia

Will Lee

About the University of Miami

The University of Miami is a private research university and academic health system with a distinct geographic capacity to connect institutions, individuals, and ideas across the hemisphere and around the world. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

The University’s vibrant and diverse academic community comprises 12 schools and colleges serving more than 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. Located within one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world, the University is building new bridges across geographic, cultural, and intellectual borders, bringing a passion for scholarly excellence, a spirit of innovation, a respect for including and elevating diverse voices, and a commitment to tackling the challenges facing our world.

About the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami

Established in 1926, the highly acclaimed Frost School of Music at the University of Miami is one of the top music schools in the world. In addition to being recently recognized as a top music business school by Billboard magazine, the Frost School is listed as a top music school by Downbeat Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, InTune Magazine, Musical America Worldwide, Niche, College Factual, and U.S. News and World Report, among others. Students choose to attend the school for its innovative and dynamic curriculum; real-world opportunities in the U.S. and abroad; award-winning, highly regarded faculty; access to local Latin music record labels, festivals, and artists; and its state-of-the-art campus in Miami, one of the top music cities in the world.

More information on the Frost School is available at frost.miami.edu.