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The University of Memphis is pleased to announce Matthew Burns as Assistant Professor of Voice. Burns is a veteran performer with over 25 years of experience on stages across the country and the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, Utah Opera, New York City Opera, Seattle Oprea, Michigan Opera Theatre, and more. “We are thrilled to…
They say, “to teach is to touch the future,” and with over four decades of instruction, 2022 Music Educator of the Year Michelle Johnson’s impact will benefit future generations. Her musical career began in the fourth grade at Alcy Elementary School through a pilot program the Memphis City Schools offered. Her parents were firm…
Music Educator of the Year Award The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music celebrates and honors the accomplishments of educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the music education field and demonstrate a commitment to educating and inspiring the next generation of musicians and music lovers. The purpose of the award is…
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 purpose of the award is to publicly recognize alumni for distinguished personal and career accomplishments and for…
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music’s Director of Orchestral Activities, Harvey Felder, was recently interviewed by Symphony Tacoma as a part of their interactive video series recounting the history and special moments of the organization’s 75-year history. Felder is Conductor Laureate of the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra (TSO), a position he accepted…