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Andrew Stine, a Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music junior, has been named the 2024 Army Band National Collegiate Solo Competition winner. This remarkable achievement propels Stine into the spotlight as he’ll perform as a soloist with The U.S. Army Concert Band on June 7 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. While pursuing a…
Doctor of Music Arts student Sophia Rivera was named winner of the Student of the Arts grant from the Manitoba Arts Council. Rivera’s project, the “Metis Song Book for Euphonium,” is a significant and commendable initiative to celebrate Indigenous music and her Metis community’s cultural heritage through the medium of the euphonium. The project’s goal…
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is delighted to announce Dr. Martin McCain as the new Artist/Teacher of Trombone. A third-generation musician, Martin McCain’s career spans an impressive range of musical genres. As an ambassador of the bass trombone, McCain maintains a versatile performance schedule as a soloist, recording artist, chamber,…
The University of Memphis is happy to announce Elisabeth Shafer as Visiting Assistant Professor of Trombone. Hailed by The Boston Musical Intelligencer as “outstanding” and “fearless,” Dr. Elisabeth Shafer, native of State College, PA, is a dedicated performer and enthusiastic music educator. She has appeared in concert with orchestras and ensembles including ProMusica Columbus, Akron…
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…