The official blog of The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
As a double alumnus, the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is beyond excited to welcome Dr. Jonathan Schallert back to the University in a new capacity as our Community Engagement Coordinator. Schallert moved to Memphis in 2005 to get his Masters in orchestral conducting and horn performance at the School of Music. After graduating…
Dr. Charles Schulz Scholarship Fund This award recognizes an outstanding graduate student with a focus in instrumental music education. Lubrani Clarinet Scholarship Award Established in memory of Frederick Lubrani, Professor of Clarinet at the University of Memphis, this award honors an outstanding clarinetist. Shirley W…
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. …
The Elvis Presley Endowed Scholarship This award, in one of Memphis’ most famous musical names, recognizes an academically outstanding and financially deserving music student. Dr. Barbara Mashburn Choral Scholarship The Dr. Barbara D. Mashburn Endowed Scholarship was established to assist students who desire careers in choral music education. Barbara…
The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced their 2021 Illinois Teacher of the Year Award winner, University of Memphis Alum, Mr. Justin Johnson. The Illinois Teacher of the Year award was created in 1970 to “recognize the best of the teaching profession in Illinois.” Teachers are nominated by “someone with firsthand knowledge of the…