Memphis International Guitar Festival

Memphis International Guitar Festival

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music will be hosting the 8th Memphis International Guitar Festival this weekend, March 5-7, 2021. The event will include concerts and master classes from renowned classical guitarists such as Dr. Lily Afshar, David Leisner, William Kanengiser, and Hilary Field.  There will also be a competition during the festival, which…

What to expect on Audition Day

What to expect on Audition Day

We know audition day can already be stressful enough, but we’re here to help! With everything going on with Covid-19 Audition Days around the country are looking a little different than normal, and Memphis is no different. The School of Music has worked hard to develop a virtual audition process that is accessible, easy, and…

New Year and New Beginnings

New Year and New Beginnings

As we have officially rung in the New Year, many are looking forward to new beginnings. For the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, that beginning is the Scheidt Family Music Center. Ground broke on the new construction project this past fall, with the expected opening in 2022. At 40,000 sq. ft, the Scheidt Family…

The Freshmen Experience: Music Major Style

The Freshmen Experience: Music Major Style

Starting your freshmen year of college is an exciting and potentially nerve-wracking time, especially this year in the midst of Covid-19. While the freshmen experience this year is unique, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. We’ve had the chance to talk to a few of our freshmen music majors about their experience their first semester…