In recognition of the generous naming gift from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center supports our vision of transforming music education in the 21st century and draws ever closer to the Frost School of Music.
The Knight Center for Music Innovation is a marvelous fusion of architecture and technology, featuring:
- a stunning facade that overlooks Lake Osceola
- a vast array of next-generation features and facilities that enable Frost School students, faculty, and visiting artists to experiment, explore, and develop new modalities in musical performance
- a world-class, acoustically superior 200-seat recital hall
- a large black-box innovation space
- the most advanced recording, lighting, and broadcast technology, elevating performance, rehearsal, and teaching spaces
In addition to these enhancements, The Plaza is a vibrant and welcoming gathering point – further strengthens the Frost School's connections to our Coral Gables campus and the Greater Miami community. The Plaza showcases live music and other presentations on a 20-foot-by-40-foot LED “Windowcast” system regularly. Further drawing in our community, a giant external wall facing the intramural fields is utilized to “wallcast” headline performances and international artists.
The $36.5 million Knight Center for Music Innovation is one of the shining achievements of Ever Brighter: The University of Miami’s Campaign for Our Next Century.
For more information or to make a gift in support of the Knight Center for Music Innovation, please contact Frost School of Music Support.
