University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Located in the heart of music-rich Memphis, Tennessee, The Rudi E. With an international reputation for excellence, we have always attracted top talent.

Scheidt School of Music provides the best of both worlds: personal instruction in music from accomplished artist-scholars, and all the benefits of a large, world-class university. Our renowned music program offers bachelor's through doctoral degrees in 29 areas of concentration. As Tennessee's only doctoral degree granting program in music, we are setting the tone for creativity and excellence. We

are a comprehensive music school, known for our diversity and dedication to our role as a cultural and intellectual resource for the university, the city, and the wider musical world. We present more performances than any other music organization in the Mid-South. Our teaching and research are deeply devoted to the preservation and growth of music as an art, a craft, a profession, and a treasury of human wisdom. We encourage civil debate about important ideas and respect commenters’ freedom of speech. We reserve the right to remove all offensive and unrelated comments on our social media outlets. You can contact the administrator at [email protected].

🎶♥ This February, the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is setting the stage for a month filled with...
02/05/2025

🎶♥ This February, the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is setting the stage for a month filled with passion, artistry, and show-stopping performances. Put these "can't miss" concerts on your calendar! ♥🎶

➡For more info visit memphis.edu/music
🎟 Reservie your seat: https://bit.ly/4jHeWQJ

🎶 Join us for the Memphis Composers Institute Concert on February 9! 🎶The Memphis Composers Institute, a partnership bet...
02/04/2025

🎶 Join us for the Memphis Composers Institute Concert on February 9! 🎶

The Memphis Composers Institute, a partnership between the Memphis Symphony Orchestra , the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music and The Walden School invites composers in the early stages of their orchestral composing careers to submit one orchestral work for a chance to be performed by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

🌟 Sundays's concert features the winning works of emerging composers:
🎼 Evan Erickson – Oobleck
🎼 Sina Karachiani – Stranger of Kin
🎼 Soomin Kim – star / ghost / mouth / sea

Plus, witness the world premiere of Extended Play for viola and orchestra by D. J. Sparr, performed by Kimberly Sparr and conducted by Kyle Dickson.

Don't miss this extraordinary night of new music and creative brilliance!

📅 February 9 | 2PM
📍 Location: Harris Hall
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/4jKOeXc
➡ Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3WKf1Jw

The red carpet suits you! Way to represent, Erin.  University of Memphis
02/02/2025

The red carpet suits you! Way to represent, Erin.

University of Memphis

Shout out to our very own (Erin Harrell) who is attending the Grammys tonight!!! Erin is a senior recording tech major and has been one of our amazing sound engineers for the past two years!

🎺🎶 Join us tomorrow night as the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is proud to present Seraph Brass!  Follow the ticket li...
02/01/2025

🎺🎶 Join us tomorrow night as the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is proud to present Seraph Brass! Follow the ticket link to get your tickets before its too late!

In its 11th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for its “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura).

🗓 Feb 2 | 7PM
📍 Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
🎟 https://bit.ly/seraphbrass

Tickets for this concert will be available online only via the ticket link. There will be no in person sales at the box office.

☀️🎶Are you ready?! Registration for our 2025 Summer at the Scheidt Camps opens tomorrow, February 1! Get ready to join u...
01/31/2025

☀️🎶Are you ready?! Registration for our 2025 Summer at the Scheidt Camps opens tomorrow, February 1! Get ready to join us as our week-long sessions will stretch your creativity, grow your musical skills, and expand your knowledge.

➡To learn more and register go to memphis.edu/scheidtsummer

🎶🎷Join us tonight at the SFPAC for Lyrical Baritone!Guest artists Adam Estes, saxophone, and Adrienne Park, piano, will ...
01/28/2025

🎶🎷Join us tonight at the SFPAC for Lyrical Baritone!

Guest artists Adam Estes, saxophone, and Adrienne Park, piano, will present a program titled Lyrical Baritone, an open-ended project celebrating the solo voice of the baritone saxophone. Historically, the baritone saxophone has served as a bass voice in wind, jazz, and chamber ensembles. This project aims to highlight its solo potential in concert music by expanding the repertoire through original commissions, transcriptions, and arrangements of masterworks from other instrumental traditions.

Concert is complimentary.

➡ Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g0VpaJ🎷🎶

🎶Join us for the culmination of a two-day Honor Choir festival as the School of Music presents a complimentary concert f...
01/27/2025

🎶Join us for the culmination of a two-day Honor Choir festival as the School of Music presents a complimentary concert featuring our flagship choir, the UofM University Singers!

Experience the remarkable talent and passion of these exceptional singers as they take the stage to deliver a captivating performance. From classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions, this concert promises to inspire and uplift audiences of all ages.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the power of choral music and support the next generation of vocalists.

Admission is complimentary, so bring your family and friends for a night of musical delight!

🗓 Jan 31 | 330PM
📍 Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
➡ Learn more at https://bit.ly/4jf7pbG

🎺🎶 You have one week left to get your tickets! 🎶🎺Do not miss this award winning group! Join us on February 2nd as the Ru...
01/27/2025

🎺🎶 You have one week left to get your tickets! 🎶🎺

Do not miss this award winning group! Join us on February 2nd as the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is proud to present Seraph Brass!

In its 11th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for its “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura).

🗓 Feb 2 | 7PM
📍 Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
🎟 https://bit.ly/seraphbrass

Tickets for this concert will be available online only via the ticket link. There will be no in person sales at the box office.

☀Save the dates! The 2025 Summer at the Scheidt Music Camps is gearing up for four incredible sessions jam-packed with m...
01/25/2025

☀Save the dates! The 2025 Summer at the Scheidt Music Camps is gearing up for four incredible sessions jam-packed with melodies, beats, and unforgettable memories.

🗓Registration opens February 1!

➡Learn more at memphis.edu/scheidtsummer

🎺🎶 Get your tickets today for Seraph Brass! 🎶🎺Join us on February 2nd as the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is proud to...
01/22/2025

🎺🎶 Get your tickets today for Seraph Brass! 🎶🎺

Join us on February 2nd as the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is proud to present this award winning ensemble!

Seraph Brass is on a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming.

🗓 Feb 2 | 7PM
📍 Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
🎟 https://bit.ly/seraphbrass

Tickets for this concert will be available online only via the ticket link. There will be no in person sales at the box office.

🎷🎶 Guest artists Adam Estes, saxophone, and Adrienne Park, piano, will present a program titled Lyrical Baritone, an ope...
01/22/2025

🎷🎶 Guest artists Adam Estes, saxophone, and Adrienne Park, piano, will present a program titled Lyrical Baritone, an open-ended project celebrating the solo voice of the baritone saxophone. 🎷🎶

Concert is complimentary.

📆 Jan 28 | 7PM
➡ Learm more at https://bit.ly/4g0VpaJ

🎶 Don't miss Seraph Brass! 🎶The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is excited to present Seraph Brass, a groundbreaking bra...
01/18/2025

🎶 Don't miss Seraph Brass! 🎶

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is excited to present Seraph Brass, a groundbreaking brass ensemble founded by trumpet soloist, Mary Elizabeth Bowden! 🌟

Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for its “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura).

Get ready for an unforgettable night!

Tickets for this concert will be available for purchase online only. There will not be any in-person tickets sold at the box office.

🗓 Date: 2.2.25 | 7PM
📍 Location: Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/42hDtFA

Join us tomorrow at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center as the Bluff City Wind Symphony, a Scheidt Music Extention...
12/16/2024

Join us tomorrow at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center as the Bluff City Wind Symphony, a Scheidt Music Extention Program takes the stage! Conducted by Dr. Albert Nguyen and featuring iconic works from composers like Shostakovich, Ticheli, and more.
📅 December 16 | 7PM
🎟 $15 General Admission | $10 Students
Support your local musicians and educators—get your tickets today! 🎟️
https://bit.ly/4fYTKTD

In loving memory of Konnie Saliba, Professor Emerita at the University of Memphis and a visionary leader in music educat...
12/04/2024

In loving memory of Konnie Saliba, Professor Emerita at the University of Memphis and a visionary leader in music education. A dedicated educator with extensive experience in choral and general music, she influenced generations of students in public and private schools. As a nationally recognized Orff Schulwerk consultant, she directed the Master of Music program at the University of Memphis and served as National Chair, Vice President, and President of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, earning its Distinguished Service Award in 1996.

Her impact extended globally through her workshops, courses, and publications, reaching audiences across the U.S., Canada, Europe, China, and the Dominican Republic. A program author for Silver Burdett’s Making Music series, her legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts of those she inspired and in the field of music education worldwide.

Save the date! Join us at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center  with the Bluff City Wind Symphony, a Scheidt Music ...
11/27/2024

Save the date! Join us at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center with the Bluff City Wind Symphony, a Scheidt Music Extension Program. From Holst’s Second Suite in F to Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2, this concert promises a night of musical brilliance.
🎼 Conducted by Dr. Albert Nguyen, with musicians from across the community.
📅 December 16 | 7PM
🎟 $15 General Admission | $10 Student Tickets
➡🔗https://bit.ly/4fYTKTD

11/26/2024
If you're considering transferring to the UofM, join admissions,  financial aid, and academic advising staff for this vi...
11/10/2024

If you're considering transferring to the UofM, join admissions, financial aid, and academic advising staff for this virtual session. Then schedule your personalize School of Music tour to learn about transfer credits, scholarship and degree plans.
https://bit.ly/nov_transfer

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