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Genres: Classic and Modern Rock   |   Size: 12 members 

The Miami Beach Rock Ensemble was founded by the late Doug Burris in 1972. The group is the first high school rock ensemble in our nation's history.

The student-led musical group is a culmination of musicians, stage crew, and a sound engineering team. The Rock Ensemble comes together to play classic and modern rock focusing on high-energy songs ranging from The Beatles to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, delivering an unforgettable show. This group of talented young artists know how to incorporate the rock and roll energy in every event.

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Mississippi Queen - Mountain

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Ramble On - Led Zeppelin

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Cold as Ice - Foreigner

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The Mood - Maurice Brown

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Panama - Van Halen

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Paradise City - Guns 'N' Roses

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Hold the Line - Toto

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Magic Man - Heart

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Light my Love - Greta Van Fleet

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Layla - Derek and the Dominos

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Sunday Morning - No Doubt

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Moby Dick - Led Zeppelin

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Mississippi Queen - Mountain / Ramble On - Led Zeppelin / Cold as Ice - Foreigner / The Mood - Maurice Brown / Panama - Van Halen / Paradise City - Guns 'N' Roses / Hold the Line - Toto / Magic Man - Heart / Light my Love - Greta Van Fleet / Layla - Derek and the Dominos / Sunday Morning - No Doubt / Moby Dick - Led Zeppelin /


Genres: Classic & Modern Jazz, Swing, Funk  |  Size: 6 members 

This invitation-only ensemble features students from a variety of backgrounds, each of whom is the top jazz player on their instrument from different schools across Miami. These students form a tight-knit group that stay together until they graduate, challenging each other through advanced jazz repertoire and a rigorous performance schedule.

With perfoming experience in venues such as Adrienne Arsht Center and Miami Beach Bandshell, the Jazz Collective knows how to elevate all events with their smooth melodies and soulful harmonies giving an unforgettable experience to all attendees.

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Alive - Marcus Strickland

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No More - Amber Navran, Michael Mayo

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I Know You Know - Esperanza Spalding

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The Mood - Maurice Brown

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Skip Step - Nate Smith

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Alive - Marcus Strickland / No More - Amber Navran, Michael Mayo / I Know You Know - Esperanza Spalding / The Mood - Maurice Brown / Skip Step - Nate Smith /


Genres: Jazz, Pop, Funk, Rock, Motown, & more!  |  Size: 8 members 

UNDERCOVER, a band formed by our board and gala chair, Gabrielle Anwar, brought together current YMU students and alumni, to perform at the Make-A-Wish Gala, opening for Cee-Lo Green.

This incredible ensemble delivers an irresistible burst of energy and fun, charming audiences with their incredible performances, covering songs from iconic artists such as Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, Whitney Houston, and more. The UNDERCOVER set list consists of the top 40 hits of every decade, ensuring a diverse selection of lively songs for all audiences!

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson

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Celebration - Kool & The Gang

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Sweet Child O' mine - Guns N' Roses

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It Takes Two - Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock

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I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas

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Conga - Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine

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Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire

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Livin’ on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

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Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Eurythmics

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I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston

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Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson / Celebration - Kool & The Gang / Sweet Child O' mine - Guns N' Roses / It Takes Two - Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock / I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas / Conga - Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine / Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire / Livin’ on a Prayer - Bon Jovi / Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Eurythmics / I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston /

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Genres: Funk / Neo-Soul / Jazz   |   Size: 3 - 4 members 

This jazz quartet is comprised of Miami’s top student jazz musicians with a focus on funk and fusion based repertoire. With their performance experience in prestigious venues such as The New World Symphony and Kaseya Center, LoBac knows how to elevate the atmosphere with their vibrant rhythms and igniting stage presence.  


Genres: Rock, Indie Rock   |   Size: 7 members 

Avalanche is a high school ensemble focusing their set lists on Indie and Classic rock. With powerful covers from iconic bands like the Foo Fighters, Rush, Led Zeppelin, and more, they'll transform your event into an unforgettable rock 'n' roll experience. This band has been rocking our city for the last four years and has rocked stages such as the Kaseya Center and The Miami Beach Bandshell. 

SET LIST

Spoonman - Soundgarden

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Renegade - Styx

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Working for the Weekend - Loverboy

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All My Life - Foo Fighters

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Spirit of Radio - Rush

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Bombtrack - Rage Against the Machine

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Spoonman - Soundgarden / Renegade - Styx / Working for the Weekend - Loverboy / All My Life - Foo Fighters / Spirit of Radio - Rush / Bombtrack - Rage Against the Machine /


Genres: Rock, Pop, Indie Rock | Size: 7 members

Experience the excitement of live music with Not Yet Published, a talented group of young musicians ready to bring a vibrant energy to your event. Specializing in classic rock and led by a fantastic duo of one female and one male vocalist, Not Yet Published guarantees an unforgettable night filled with music that everyone can enjoy.

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Black Dog - Led Zeppelin

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You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette

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Somebody Told Me - The Killers

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Fluorescent Adolescent - Arctic Monkeys

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Just a Girl - No Doubt

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Weight of Dreams - Greta Van Fleet

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Burnin' for You - Blue Öyster Cult

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Welcome to the Jungle - Guns 'N' Roses

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Even Flow - Pearl Jam

/ Black Dog - Led Zeppelin / You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette / Somebody Told Me - The Killers / Fluorescent Adolescent - Arctic Monkeys / Just a Girl - No Doubt / Weight of Dreams - Greta Van Fleet / Burnin' for You - Blue Öyster Cult / Welcome to the Jungle - Guns 'N' Roses / Even Flow - Pearl Jam


Genres: Drumline | Size: 12 - 15 members

This percussion-based group of performers, stemming from YMU’s in-school courses, is one of our most rigorous and disciplined programs. Students work together as a unit and learn rudiments, reading music, and cadences for performances. These ensembles are known for their participation in after-school sports games, award ceremonies, amongst other public performances. With their performing experience, they know how to bring life and excitement to every event.


Genres: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Lounge Music | Size: 2-3 members

This group of talented students are dedicated to infusing sophistication into your cocktail hour experience. Specializing in a seamless blend of jazz, bossa nova, and lounge music, this group of 2-3 students crafts a musical ambiance that effortlessly transitions from timeless classics to contemporary favorites. Whether it's a corporate reception or wedding cocktail hour, their refined notes and harmonies make every event an unforgettable experience.

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