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Masterclass with Liza Stepanova, piano, soloist, collaborator, and educator September 15, 2020

September 10, 2020August 26, 2021Cassie WarthenKeyboard / MasterclassLeave a comment

September 15, 4:00 PM Masterclass with Liza Stepanova, piano, soloist, collaborator, and educator For information, contact Dr. Mahir Cetiz at mcetiz@memphis.edu. Zoom link: https://memphis.zoom.us/j/6063301464?pwd=VWNBb0FTdFFGUGV3dFFhNHVSZ0FUQT09 Praised by The New York Times for her “thoughtful musicality” and “fleet-fingered panache,” Liza Stepanova has performed at the Berlin Philharmonie, the Weill and Zankel recital halls at Carnegie Hall; Alice…

Jammin’ with Jonathan Bass

September 10, 2020August 26, 2021Cassie WarthenAlumni / Composition / Notable Happenings / StringsLeave a comment

Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music alumnus Jonathan Bass started his musical path like many others. He first got involved with music as a child, taking piano lessons. Later, he played in a band and discovered that guitar was his passion. Bass received his Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from the University of Southern…

Horn Artist Dr. Robert Fant To Join Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

August 18, 2020August 26, 2021Cassie WarthenBrass / Notable HappeningsLeave a comment

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is thrilled to announce Dr. Robert Fant as visiting assistant professor of horn beginning fall 2020. “I am very excited. I have been searching for a program that allows me to teach a full complement of degrees from bachelor’s to PhD,” Fant said. “I am so fortunate that…

Emily Frizzell Appointed Assistant Professor In Music Education To Begin Fall 2020

August 18, 2020August 26, 2021Cassie WarthenMusic Education / Notable Happenings / Vocal ArtsLeave a comment

Conductor, teacher and soprano Emily Frizzell, who currently serves as Visiting Assistant Professor in music education and conducts the Collegiate Choir, has been appointed Assistant Professor in music education beginning fall semester 2020. “It is my great privilege to welcome Emily Frizzell to the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music,” said Dr. Kevin Sanders, Director…

Downbeat Student Music Awards Winner to Become Lecturer in Music and Entertainment at Lambuth

August 18, 2020August 26, 2021Cassie WarthenJazz + Studio Music / Notable Happenings / Vocal ArtsLeave a comment

It is the pleasure of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music to announce the appointment of jazz vocalist Jenna McLean as lecturer in music and entertainment at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music on the Lambuth campus this fall. An esteemed singer and private voice coach, it is no surprise that McLean is…