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Charlie Rich Scholarship Established by the family of Charlie Rich, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding music major Herbert Hermann Memorial Scholarship This award, given in memory of Herbert Herman, recognizes outstanding students studying keyboard. Joe D’Gerolamo Memorial Scholarship Established in honor of Joe D’Gerolamo, former faculty…
Memphis-based singer/songwriter, Kelsey Taylor, has been refining her original musical style for the last 3 years. Growing up as a classical pianist, she developed an appreciation for the intricacy and beauty of music at an early age; she began writing in 2019, and has since released an EP (Silencer, 2020) and 3 more singles. Her…
When it comes to teaching voice to a myriad of undergraduate and graduate students, Christopher Besch likes to employ an individualized approach. “I like to meet my students where they are and help them gain the skills they need to achieve their educational goals,” Besch said. “A lot of students come into college with very…
When Francis Cathlina decided he wanted to pursue a career at a public institution in a thriving city, he knew that he’d found a new home at The University of Memphis. Francis Cathlina will join the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music this fall as Visiting Director of Choral Activities. “Francis Cathlina…
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…