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The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music welcomes Carlos Enrique Santelli as the new Assistant Professor of Voice. Santelli brings a level of vibrancy, experience and passion to the University of Memphis that will both challenge and prepare students for future success as vocal artists. “I’m excited to be counted among the ranks of this…
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music celebrated 40 of its finest students, faculty, alumni, fellow educators and staff with various teaching, research and service awards at the 2023 Awards Ceremony. “The School’s annual award ceremony is one of the highlights of the year, where we recognize student achievement, faculty and staff excellence, and honor…
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music welcomes Dr. Patrick Sutton as the new Professor of Practice for Guitar. Dr. Sutton brings an extensive commercial and chamber performance background and is highly accomplished in his respective field as a performer and passionate music educator. An award-winning guitarist, chamber musician and recording artist from Evergreen, Colorado,…
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music congratulates Dr. Lily Afshar on her retirement after 34 years on faculty at the University of Memphis. She joined the faculty of the University of Memphis in 1989, where she was named head of the classical guitar program. Afshar is the first woman in the world to receive…
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is pleased to announce Jeremiah Frederick as the new assistant professor of horn. Frederick is currently the second horn of the South Bend Symphony and a member of the Chicago Philharmonic and the IRIS Orchestra. He also serves as the Visiting Assistant Professor of Horn…