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Andrew Stine, a Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music junior, has been named the 2024 Army Band National Collegiate Solo Competition winner. This remarkable achievement propels Stine into the spotlight as he’ll perform as a soloist with The U.S. Army Concert Band on June 7 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. While pursuing a…
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…
Charlie Rich Scholarship Established by the family of Charlie Rich, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding music major Herbert Hermann Memorial Scholarship This award, given in memory of Herbert Herman, recognizes outstanding students studying keyboard. Joe D’Gerolamo Memorial Scholarship Established in honor of Joe D’Gerolamo, former faculty…
Smitt Music Composition Award This award is given in memory of Johannes Smith, Professor of Composition at the University of Memphis. It recognizes outstanding composition students. Jerry Lee Lewis Endowed Scholarship This award is given to an outstanding student enrolled in jazz studies pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree. …
Date and Time: April 27th @ 4 PM CST Zoom link: https://memphis.zoom.us/j/81382933925?pwd=ZmRvNnk2WGhhcWpDWXppc3gwN244QT09 Tolga Yayalar was born in 1973 in Istanbul and started music in high school by playing electric guitar in rock and jazz bands. After finishing high school, he studied Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has majored in jazz composition, studying mainly…