Faculty and Staff Support the U: Frost School of Music Lecturer Leaves a Legacy for Future Students

As a teacher, Devin Marsh shares his considerable energy and vast experience in the music world with his students every day. But the lecturer in the Frost School of Music's Media Writing and Production program yearned to do more. "That's why I designated the University as the beneficiary in my will," Marsh says. "In that way, my planned gift will help provide financial assistance to talented music students in the future."

Reflecting on those themes, Marsh says UM employees can enjoy the personal satisfaction of making a financial contribution to their school, department, institute, or program. As he says, "With a planned gift, you can help ensure the future of our great University."

Devin Marsh

A native of Florida, Marsh studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, on a Gary Burton Scholarship, later continuing his studies at UM, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in music education in 1991, a Master of Music in media writing and production in 2004, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in composition in 2007. In addition to teaching, he is an accomplished performer, writer, arranger, and instrumentalist who toured internationally with his Caribbean band, Nori Nori. He has composed, recorded, and produced music for films, commercials, ballets, dance groups, and other artists while managing his Miami-based commercial recording facility, The Chill Lodge.

At the University, where Marsh has been employed for more than a decade, he helped develop the Frost School of Music's technology program, designed studios, and is always eager to help student performers. "From building performance skills to writing and producing for other artists, our students are well prepared for careers in the music industry," he says. "I encourage them to listen, practice, be open-minded, and learn how to run a business. Every day brings a new lesson."

Marsh also serves as the director of broadcasting and of sound and recording at the Arthur & Polly Mays 6-12 Conservatory of the Arts magnet school—one of several sites that benefit from the Frost School's MusicReach mentorship program. Through MusicReach, UM students mentor and teach young musicians. "Music can help young students develop their sense of responsibility and take pride in their accomplishments," Marsh says.

Reflecting on those themes, Marsh says UM employees can enjoy the personal satisfaction of making a financial contribution to their school, department, institute, or program. As he says, "With a planned gift, you can help ensure the future of our great University."