Michelle Vires, Author at CARTA News

FIU School of Music Welcomes New Faculty Members in Fall 2021

August 20, 2021/By Michelle Vires

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...

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FIU Jazz Vocal Ensemble wins at 2021 Downbeat Student Music Awards

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June 18, 2021/By Michelle Vires

The FIU School of Music is proud to announce that the FIU Jazz Vocal Ensemble (FIUJVE) was selected to receive a Student Music Award from Downbeat Magazine, widely recognized...

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FIU Master’s in Music Education program ranked among best in the nation

Music

June 1, 2021/By Michelle Vires

FIU’s Master of Science Degree in Music Education ranked #20 among the nation’s best master’s degree in music programs in 2021, according to Intelligent.com. The college ranking website evaluated...

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School of Music Faculty, Alum, and Students Present at 2021 Virtual FMEA Conference and All-State Experience

Music

January 15, 2021/By Michelle Vires

Congratulations to our School of Music faculty, alumni, and students for being chosen again to present at the annual Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA) Professional Development Conference. The conference...

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Piano alumna Monika Miodragovic wins first prize at international competition

Music

December 22, 2020/By Michelle Vires

Alumna Monika Miodragovic (MM ‘17) won first prize in the adult division of the 2020 International Talent Music Festival Rhein-Main with Clara Schumann Competition. At FIU, she won the coveted annual...

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FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble Named “Best Latin Act” by Miami New Times

Music

December 21, 2020/By Michelle Vires

The “Best Latin Act” by the Miami New Times goes to our very own FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble who had its start more than 25 years ago. “We’re Miami,...

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Ruben Sabando, First FIU Student to be Named Presser Scholar, Earns $4000 Stipend

Music

July 15, 2020/By Michelle Vires

Ruben Sabando, a junior instrumental performance major with a focus in violin, was named a 2020 Presser Scholar. He is the first FIU student to receive this prestigious honor...

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FIU Music’s Virtual Choir Sings Alma Mater at Commencement

Music

May 8, 2020/By Michelle Vires

Celebrating graduation is more important than ever, bringing us together to celebrate student achievement with time-honored traditions including the performance of the Alma Mater. This May 8, over 6,000...

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FIU Music celebrates graduating students at virtual awards ceremony

Music

May 4, 2020/By Michelle Vires

Music performers, educators, and scholars are some of the most passionate individuals in the community, dedicating their lives to educating their students and sharing their technical excellence and love...

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Wertheim @Home Concerts bring premieres every Saturday

Music

May 1, 2020/By Michelle Vires

Get your popcorn ready. Every Saturday night at 8PM EST, you’re invited to enjoy weekly YouTube premieres from the comfort of your couch with the Wertheim @Home Concert Series....

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The Show Must Go On: Music Student Recitals Go Virtual

Music

April 22, 2020/By Michelle Vires

For FIU music students, the long-awaited senior recital is a rite of passage. For some, it is the completion of a capstone project and internship involving library, analytical, or...

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School of Music Celebrates Black History Month with Ellington, Still, and Copland February 7

Music

February 4, 2020/By Michelle Vires

The FIU School of Music Symphony Orchestra and Studio Jazz Big Band are preparing for a momentous celebration of Black History Month with a concert including some of music’s...

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Nine-Concert Series Begins for New Music Miami ISCM Festival

Music

January 15, 2020/By Michelle Vires

The 23rd season for the New Music Miami ISCM Festival (NMMF) opens tonight at Miami Beach Urban Studios Main Gallery on Lincoln Road. Directed by FIU Composer-in-Residence Orlando Jacinto...

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FIU Music Festival 2019 Returns Oct. 26 – Nov. 10, Eleven Concerts You Won’t Want to Miss

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October 9, 2019/By Michelle Vires

This October 26 – November 10, 2019, the Florida International University School of Music will host its annual FIU Music Festival, bringing together acclaimed artists from across the classical...

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Broadway Legend Ann Anello to Give Musical Theatre Workshop in Spring 2020

Music

September 20, 2019/By Michelle Vires

In Spring 2020, the FIU School of Music will offer a musical theatre workshop led by seasoned Broadway performer and songwriter, Ann Anello. She is regarded as one of...

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Season Opening Concert Proceeds Benefit Bahamas Relief on September 14

Music

September 4, 2019/By Michelle Vires

With parts of the Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian, the School of Music will dedicate a portion of ticket proceeds from its 2019-2020 season opening concert on Saturday, September...

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FIU School of Music Welcomes New Faculty this Fall

Music

August 26, 2019/By Michelle Vires

The FIU School of Music is pleased to announce the hiring of exceptional faculty this 2019 – 2020 academic year. Avi Nagin, Visiting Instructor of Violin & Second Violinist...

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You’ve Got to Accentuate the Positive: Campers Learn to Write Songs

Music

August 1, 2019/By Michelle Vires

Panther music campers are learning to write songs this summer. Led by Miami educators and FIU alumni, campers explore the art of songwriting and are introduced to the songs...

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Interim Director Invited to Serve as Higher Education Advisor on the National Alliance for Audition Support

Music

June 14, 2019/By Michelle Vires

Interim Director of the FIU School of Music, Karen S. Fuller-Veloz, has been invited to serve as a higher education advisor on the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS)....

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State Department-Sponsored Tour of Guernica Piano Concerto Takes Music Faculty to Serbia

Music

May 31, 2019/By Michelle Vires

FIU Artist-in-Residence and acclaimed pianist Kemal Gekić and FIU Professor Emeritus of Composition Fredrick Kaufman, just returned from a 10-day U.S. State Department-sponsored concert tour to Serbia initiated by...

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