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The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music proudly honors the rich legacy of learning and accomplishments of its graduates who have excelled in their chosen fields or performed exemplary service to the community by bestowing the Alumni of the Year Award. Established to publicly recognize alumni for distinguished personal and career accomplishments, as well as…
Cordara Harper is an acclaimed versatile musician active as a music educator, instructional leader, choral conductor, vocalist, pianist and strategic coach. A passionate educator, researcher, and conductor, Harper earned his Ph.D. in Music Education with a cognate in Choral Conducting from the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music in August 2023. His research interests include…
Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music annual showcase celebrates Jazz legends and up-and-coming Jazz greats throughout the city of Memphis culminating with a show-stopping performance featuring UofM Alumni Charlton Johnson. University of Memphis Faculty Jazz Concert March 1 at 7:30 PM, Harris Concert Hall Kick-off our annual Jazz Week with a special performance by our…
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music’s legacy of producing excellent musicians and music professionals and our dedication to preserving music for generations to come helps to earn multiple alumni GRAMMY nominations. Presented by the Recording Academy since 1958, the GRAMMYs are a celebration of excellence, the music community’s highest honor, and…
The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series, The Voice, aired its 21st season this year and featured a showstopping Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music alumni, Wendy Moten. Born and raised in Memphis, Moten got her start singing early with her time with the Overton High School Choir. Moten’s career has taken her all around…