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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 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 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 Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is pleased to welcome the award-winning British vocal ensemble, the Gesualdo Six. Praised for their imaginative programming and impeccable blend, the ensemble formed in 2014 for a performance of Gesualdo’s Tenebrae Responsories in Cambridge and has gone on to perform at numerous major festivals across…
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…