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The Keyboard Area will host world-renowned artist Anton Nel tomorrow in a 2:30pm masterclass and 7:30pm concert. Highlights of Mr. Nel’s four decades of concertizing include performances with the Cleveland Orchestra, the symphonies of Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit, and London, among many others. (He has an active repertoire of more than 100 works…
Iris Orchestra, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music come together for this afternoon chamber concert “celebrating the collaborative nature of music and the power of collective purpose.” The event will take place at Overton Square in the Chimes Amphiteatre Sunday, April 11 at 3 PM. While the event is free, reservations…
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Piano area has been very busy lately. Our University of Memphis MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) chapter and faculty member, Dr. Artina McCain presented at the Music Teachers National Association 2021 Virtual Conference. The collegiate MTNA chapter presented on Latin American Composers. Dr. McCain was a conference headliner…
April 17th A live streamed event featuring high school solo and ensemble performances, clinics from our guest artists and Dr. Shaltis, and a special performance by the UM Percussion Group celebrating the 100th birthday of vibraphone! Guest artists include Brian Nozny (McNeese State) and Ksenija Komljenovic (TAMU-Corpus Christi). Registration is limited! Contact Dr. Shaltis for…
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music will be hosting the 8th Memphis International Guitar Festival this weekend, March 5-7, 2021. The event will include concerts and master classes from renowned classical guitarists such as Dr. Lily Afshar, David Leisner, William Kanengiser, and Hilary Field. There will also be a competition during the festival, which…