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The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is pleased to announce Ellen Koziel as our Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education. Ellen Koziel, PhD, received her BA in organ performance from Radford College and a MM with a concentration in Orff Schulwerk, and a PhD in Music Education from the University of…
The University of Memphis is happy to announce Elisabeth Shafer as Visiting Assistant Professor of Trombone. Hailed by The Boston Musical Intelligencer as “outstanding” and “fearless,” Dr. Elisabeth Shafer, native of State College, PA, is a dedicated performer and enthusiastic music educator. She has appeared in concert with orchestras and ensembles including ProMusica Columbus, Akron…
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is excited to welcome Jim Pierce as our new assistant professor of music therapy. The School of Music is preparing to launch a bachelor’s degree in music therapy, one of the fastest-growing programs of music study in the country, that connects the School to the…
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is excited to welcome Stephen Karr as the new Opera Musical Director. Karr is a compelling interpreter of opera and orchestral works, having appeared as guest conductor in recent seasons with Anchorage Opera and Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera. He has been on staff with opera…
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Francis Cathlina as the new Director of Choral Activities at the University of Memphis. He will guide the Choral Program of five ensembles through administrative leadership and vision, conduct the University Singers (the flagship SATB ensemble) and Mazi (treble choir),…