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The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is overjoyed to announce that conductor Dr. Isaac Selya will be Visiting Assistant Professor of Opera Conducting beginning this fall. A musician of remarkable versatility, Dr. Selya has extensive experience as a conductor, pianist, vocal coach, cellist and entrepreneur. In recognition of his talent and entrepreneurialism, Musical America…
Pianist Jonathan Tsay, who has served as visiting assistant professor since fall 2019, will become assistant professor of piano at the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music beginning in the fall semester of 2020. Tsay described his experience at the School this year as having been met with warmth from both faculty…
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is delighted to announce mezzo-soprano Paulina Villarreal as assistant professor of voice beginning fall 2020. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Villarreal to the Rudi Scheidt School of Music this fall,” said Dr. Kevin Sanders, director of the School. “She is a deeply gifted vocalist, a passionate teacher…
With great pleasure and excitement, the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music announces educator, manager and entertainment attorney Alandis Brassel is joining the University of Memphis as assistant professor of music business beginning fall 2020. “Alandis Brassel’s distinguished career in entertainment law, the nonprofit sector and as a congressional advisor bring a wide breadth of…
DownBeat magazine has named Rahsaan Barber a rising star among tenor saxophonists. The list is compiled based on votes by international critics that cover jazz. DownBeat, established in 1936 and with a monthly circulation of 70,000, is considered the granddaddy of jazz journalism. It is rare for musicians outside Chicago and New York to be…