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When Francis Cathlina decided he wanted to pursue a career at a public institution in a thriving city, he knew that he’d found a new home at The University of Memphis. Francis Cathlina will join the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music this fall as Visiting Director of Choral Activities. “Francis Cathlina…
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…
Current UofM students violinist, Allison Lovera, and pianist, David Córdoba will perform a concert on April 22nd at 2 PM CST as a part of a series by The National Arts Club featuring outstanding young Black and Latino musicians. This concert series is also part of a partnership with the Sphinx Organization, which is a…
One of the many things the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music prides itself on is its ability to connect students with professional programs within the community, broadening their professional scope. The School of Music’s collaborative work includes the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Opera Memphis, and several other local arts programs. Opera Memphis recently announced that…