University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

12/05/2023

Be transported to a world of beauty and wonder as the University Symphonic Band presents "Aurora Awakes" - a concert celebrating nature's splendor. Filled with captivating music inspired by nature, this performance will warm your heart and uplift your spirits.

The concert will feature the breathtaking work "Aurora Awakes" by John Mackey. This piece captures the ethereal and awe-inspiring phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis, known as the Northern Lights. Through its vivid and dynamic orchestration, "Aurora Awakes" takes you on a musical journey that mirrors this natural wonder's vibrant colors and mesmerizing patterns.

🎶 7:30 PM
Free concert.
Free parking.

12/04/2023

Two exciting and powerful performances are on the horizon this week! You definitely don't want to miss out on these incredible events.
See what's upcoming at memphis.edu/music/upcoming
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12/02/2023

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is proud to perform the National Anthem at all of the and games!

12/02/2023

ONE WEEK to Merry Tuba Christmas! If you play tuba or euphonium, join us in performing . OR if you just love festive music and tubas then join us at Crosstown Concourse at 1 PM NEXT Saturday.
Register to play 👉 https://bit.ly/901TubaChristmas23

12/02/2023

Today begins ARTSmemphis annual ARTSweek, a community-wide, week-long celebration of our arts & culture! We are proud to be part of a thriving arts community with ARTSmemphis, who is celebrating 60 years of impact.

In the spirt of we invite you to enjoy one of our free performances.
🎶 Symphonic Band: Dec. 5, 7:30 PM
🎼 Wind Ensemble: Dec. 6, 7:30 PM
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
🎵Memphis TUBACHRISTMAS: Dec. 9, 1 PM at Crosstown Concourse

11/30/2023

Start your weekend off on a high note at the Scheidt'acular Holiday Concert! This fun, festive and interactive experience that will fill your heart with the joy of the season and have you belting out your favorite holiday tunes.
❄️🎟️: https://bit.ly/UofMMusicTix


Box Office Opens: 6 PM
Doors Open: 7 PM
Free Parking

11/30/2023

Gather your friends and family and join us for a memorable evening of music, merriment and holiday cheer at this Friday's Scheidt'acular Holiday Concert at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center.
❄️🎟️: https://bit.ly/UofMMusicTix


Box Office Opens: 6 PM
Doors Open: 7 PM
Free Parking

11/28/2023

It's a doubleheader at the School of Music tonight! Two amazing complimentary concerts begin at 7:30 PM
🎼Collegium Musicum is in Harris Concert Hall, featuring the capstone performance by Dr. Kenneth Kreitner.
🎶Mazi Soprano/ Alto Choir is at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center with Briarcrest Christian School and Center Hill High School Choirs.
Come for one, stay for both.

11/28/2023

Your support is instrumental this . Join us in cultivating opportunity and creating access by participating in our Giving Tuesday Scholarship Campaign. We believe that together, we can impact the lives of aspiring musicians like Nohelia.
Donate at https://loom.ly/nxO2-Ig

11/28/2023

Well done, Tigers! Looking for more singing? Mazi Treble Choir Festival Concert is tomorrow AND TigerChor Tenor/Bass Festival and Concert is on Wednesday!

Our graduate voice students presented an incredible program featuring Iberian and Latin American repertoire. Everyone sounded fantastic in these passionate selections. Congtatularions! 💃

University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

11/28/2023

The fall Collegium Musicum concert is one you won't want to miss. This early music ensemble, consisting of a Baroque orchestra of around 20 players and a small Renaissance Wind Band, will perform a masterful concert tomorrow at 7:30 PM. The concert will also be a capstone performance for Dr. Kenneth Kreitner, who will retire after 33 years at the UofM. Come out and celebrate with us!

11/27/2023

Don't miss these semester-ending performances!
See what's upcoming at memphis.edu/music/upcoming
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11/24/2023

It's OFFICIALLY the start of the holiday season! Kick-off off your holidays at the Scheidt'acular Holiday Concert on Friday, December 1. 🎟️ on sale now, https://bit.ly/UofMMusicTix

11/23/2023

11/21/2023

BIG news being delivered in Tiger Nation!!

The Frederick W. Smith Family, headed by the founder and executive chairman of FedEx, has committed a $50 million challenge gift to the University of Memphis for renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, the home of Memphis Tiger Football, which marks the largest gift in University history.

Full Article Here: lnk.bio/uofmemphis

11/20/2023

Looking for LIVE MUSIC?! We've got you covered.
See what's upcoming at memphis.edu/music/upcoming
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11/19/2023

Still time to make today’s performance! Box office opens at 2PM. Curtain opens at 3 PM.

Opera trombones from Friday’s opening night of “The Cousin from Nowhere”. Check them out again at 3:00 today!

11/19/2023

We’re so proud of DMA composition student Marie Douglas on her upcoming premiere of Soul Suite No. 1 by the United States Navy Band

11/17/2023

Shout out to Sam Shoup, Assistant Professor of Popular Music, on his arrangement for the New York Pops upcoming "One One Night Only: An Evening with Sutton Foster ( ) and Kelli O'Hara". Shoup is regularly commissioned to do arrangements, and serves on the staff for the New York Pops and the National Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.

11/17/2023

It's FINALLY here! Opening night of "The Cousin from Nowhere"! This sparkling operetta will have you laughing, dancing and wanting more with it's comedy and jazzy score.
📆 Tonight at 7:30 PM I Sunday at 3 PM
🎟️ https://bit.ly/UofMMusicTix

11/17/2023

Ava Christopher was a cherished member of our School of Music. We’re thankful that her family and friends will receive

BREAKING NEWS: A 19-year-old has been arrested in the death of Ava Christopher, a student at the University of Memphis who was killed in a hit-and-run in July.

Details: https://wreg.com/news/local/arrest-made-in-fatal-hit-and-run-of-uofm-student-ava-christopher/

11/16/2023

“My selections highlight the incredible contributions of UofM alumni who are making waves in various artistic fields across the city.”

Thank you ARTSmemphis for showcasing the University of Memphis.

11/15/2023

Thank you to WYXR for having us on today to talk about "The Cousin from Nowhere." This hidden gem of an operetta is a lively, toe-tapping comedy with a score inspired by the Jazz Age. Listen to Ben Smith, stage director for opera, share why you'll fall in love with this opera!
📻 https://loom.ly/2LcTWOE
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11/14/2023

It's a double header! Come enjoy Clearly Clarinet at 5:30 PM, and stay for George Crumb Solo Piano Retrospective at 7:30 PM. Both free, open to the public and free 🚙 in the Central Ave. lot. We'll see you tonight.

11/12/2023

Congratulations to Dr. Jeremy Tubbs, Associate Professor of Practice of Music and Entertainment, for being awarded the 2023 Jackson Award for Education by the Community Foundation of West Tennessee. Tubbs also serves as the Director of Music and Entertainment program at the UofM Lambuth Campus where his dedication and commitment to his students was referenced multiple times in consideration of this award. #731

11/11/2023

Thank you Dr. Carlos Felipe Viña from the University of Alabama for today’s outstanding bassoon masterclass! Bravo to our students for playing so well. Dr. Viña got the very best out of them today!

11/09/2023

Dr. Francis Cathlina (center), assistant professor and director of choral activities, was an invited clinician for the Georgia Southern University Invitational in Statesboro, GA. At this two-day competition, he adjudicated and worked with high-quality choirs across multiple states.

11/08/2023

Thank you for including our upcoming concerts. All performances are free for students, faculty and staff. #

11/07/2023

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is accepting applications for the following positions:
- Assistant Professor of Musicology
https://loom.ly/DNZeBFU
- Assistant Professor of Music Business, Music Industry Program
https://loom.ly/UsNgkvE
- Assistant Professor of Music Education, General
https://loom.ly/4sR4nsE

11/06/2023

Don't miss the Mid-South premiere of the "Cousin from Nowhere" on November 17 & 19. This sparkling comedy with a top-tapping score inspired by the Jazz Age takes the audience on an adventures as characters navigate love, misunderstandings, and unexpected discoveries. Tickets now on sale, https://bit.ly/UofMMusicTix

11/06/2023

Looking for LIVE MUSIC?! We've got you covered. See what's upcoming at memphis.edu/music/upcoming
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11/06/2023

On Friday, Dr. Emily Frizzell, Assistant Professor of Music Education, had the honor of conducting the Arkansas Region 1 Jr. High Treble Honor Choir.

“The singers were absolutely delightful and worked for that beautiful concert performance,” said Frizzell. “There are great things happening in Arkansas choral music!”

11/05/2023

It's Sunday Funday! Head to Alfred's on Beale to catch Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra with the Memphis Jazz Orchestra today at 6 PM. No cover. All ages until 9 PM
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11/04/2023

If you're attending the Virginia Music Teacher Association Conference do not miss Dr. Artina McCain, associate professor of piano, TONIGHT performing her "Intersections" program which explores the connections of human emotions and culture through music.

11/04/2023

Society for Music Theory (SMT) Videocast just released Dr. Jeremy Orosz, Associate Professor of Music Theory, episode sound-alike tunes. Link in comments.

This video considers recent changes in the production of television “sound-alike tunes,” or musical cues that evoke familiar songs with the explicit…

11/03/2023

Congratulations to Cassidy Shiflett Concerto Competition finalist!

11/03/2023

Don't miss the Mid-South premiere of the "Cousin from Nowhere" on November 17 & 19. This sparkling comedy with a top-tapping score inspired by the Jazz Age takes the audience on an adventure as characters navigate love, misunderstandings, and unexpected discoveries. Tickets now on sale, https://bit.ly/UofMMusicTix

11/02/2023

It's a double header! Enjoy the Trombone Studio at 5:30, and then pop over to rock out with Sound Fuzion at 7 PM. We'll see you at the Scheidt!

11/02/2023

It's a double header! Enjoy the Trombone Studio at 5:30, and then pop over to rock out with Sound Fuzion at 7 PM. We'll see you at the Scheidt!

11/02/2023

It's your lucky week! You can hear Sound Fuzion TWICE! Tomorrow night at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center and again on Tiger Lane for University of Memphis Homecoming.
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