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Gita Karasik has been appointed as the Founding Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board of the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts (The Wertheim) at Florida International University by Brian Schriner, Dean of the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts. Ms. Karasik is a famed concert pianist who [...]

A special congratulations to ‘The Legendary Soul Man’ and FIU CARTA Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence – Sam Moore on being honored as one of the Top 10 Famous Singers from Florida by singersroom.com. The list focused on the diversity and vibrancy in culture and music found across the state and named artists who embody all that Florida [...]

After an extensive search, the Wertheim School of Music is pleased to welcome new faculty members for the 2023-2024 academic year. This expansion showcases an unwavering commitment to shaping growing programs, with each faculty member bringing a wealth of expertise and passion. Patrick Cooper, Ph.D., Music Education Patrick K. Cooper currently serves an assistant professor of [...]

FlU’s Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts entered into a partnership with Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF), forming a coalition with Colombian Superstar Maluma’s El Arte de los Sueños foundation and Young Musicians Unite to create a pipeline to higher education for Miami-Dade County’s underserved students. The partnership focuses on providing educational [...]

The Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts has been awarded full reaccreditation from the National Association of Music (NASM), a recognition continually received since 1996. The rigorous reaccreditation application is a comprehensive two-year review process that demonstrates that the School maintains high-quality standards and implements best practices in the field of music. [...]

The School of Music at Florida International is pleased to welcome a total of 9 faculty members for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. These highly accomplished educators will significantly enhance the School’s offerings and add great vibrancy to the FIU Music community.   Dr. Erynn Millard, Director of Choral ActivitiesDr. Millard holds [...]

The School of Music at Florida International is pleased to welcome a total of 9 faculty members for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. These highly accomplished educators will significantly enhance the School’s offerings and add great vibrancy to the FIU Music community.   Dr. Erynn Millard, Director of Choral ActivitiesDr. Millard holds [...]