Jarrett McCourt Announced as New Tuba-Euphonium Instructor

Jarrett McCourt Announced as New Tuba-Euphonium Instructor

When the opportunity to teach at the University of Memphis presented itself, Jarrett McCourt, incoming tuba-euphonium instructor for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, found himself eager be part of an acclaimed faculty in a decidedly subtropical climate. “It’s one of those situations that just sort of happened, and it seems like a great…

2021 School of Music Award Winners Part 1

2021 School of Music Award Winners Part 1

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…

Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music to launch Chamber Players Program

Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music to launch Chamber Players Program

Next fall, The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis will provide full-tuition undergraduate scholarships to fourteen incoming freshmen who will be members of the School’s premier chamber ensembles. The program, which is comprised of three ensembles known as the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Chamber Players, will train students…