performers
The Frost School of Music's Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra
The Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra (HMI) is a highly-acclaimed ensemble comprised of an orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion), jazz band (saxophones, trombones, trumpets), rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass, drums), and percussion. HMI is made up of writers, arrangers, and musicians who play a multitude of musical styles, including classical, jazz, Latin, world music and others. They often work with artists and composers on the cutting edge of today’s music to create unique and contemporary blends of these genres.
Housed at The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, the HMI Orchestra is the resident orchestra for the popular JazzRoots concert series formally produced by Larry Rosen at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Frost School Dean Shelly Berg is the Artistic Director for JazzRoots.
Performances
Festival Napa Valley commemorates the 100th birthday of the legendary film and television composer, Henry Mancini. His extensive repertoire boasts timeless classics such as "Moon River," "The Pink Panther Theme," and "Days of Wine and Roses." This centennial tribute features The Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, joined by Henry’s daughter, two-time GRAMMY® nominated vocalist Monica Mancini, eight-time GRAMMY® winner Gregg Field, and Steinway piano artist and multi-GRAMMY® nominated arranger and producer Shelly Berg.