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The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is delighted to announce Dr. Martin McCain as the new Artist/Teacher of Trombone. A third-generation musician, Martin McCain’s career spans an impressive range of musical genres. As an ambassador of the bass trombone, McCain maintains a versatile performance schedule as a soloist, recording artist, chamber,…
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music congratulates Dr. Lily Afshar on her retirement after 34 years on faculty at the University of Memphis. She joined the faculty of the University of Memphis in 1989, where she was named head of the classical guitar program. Afshar is the first woman in the world to receive…
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is pleased to announce Jeremiah Frederick as the new assistant professor of horn. Frederick is currently the second horn of the South Bend Symphony and a member of the Chicago Philharmonic and the IRIS Orchestra. He also serves as the Visiting Assistant Professor of Horn…
The University of Memphis College of Communication and Fine Arts is excited to host the inaugural Central to the Arts Festival on Saturday, April 1, starting at 10 AM and concluding with an Expose Performance at 4:30 PM in the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. This FREE festival invites the community to campus to experience…
Distinguished Alumni Award The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music celebrates and honors the rich legacy of learning and accomplishments by those graduates who have excelled in their chosen field or performed exemplary service to our community. The award aims to publicly recognize alumni for distinguished personal and career accomplishments and exemplary contributions to society…