The School Mourns the Loss of Beloved Professor Emeritus of Piano

The School Mourns the Loss of Beloved Professor Emeritus of Piano

The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music mourns the loss of Sam Viviano, professor emeritus of piano. Viviano received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from The Juilliard School, where he was a scholarship student of Adele Marcus. He did additional studies with Madame Olga Stramillo in New York…

Accomplished Trumpeter Scott Moore Joins UofM Faculty

Accomplished Trumpeter Scott Moore Joins UofM Faculty

The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music proudly announces the expansion of the trumpet studio with the addition of Scott Moore. Partnering with Dr. David Spencer, professor of trumpet, Moore will serve as instructor of trumpet to enhance the school’s growing studio. “Scott Moore will be an incredible addition to our strong…

Renowned Orff-Schulwerk Specialist Joins Faculty

Renowned Orff-Schulwerk Specialist Joins Faculty

The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is delighted to announce Elisabeth Crabtree as assistant professor of music education. Currently completing her Ph.D. at the University of Washington, Crabtree has 23 years of experience teaching Pre-K through 12th-grade general music and electives, including choir, rock band, and musical theater. She is certified…

Faculty Awarded Research Grants

Faculty Awarded Research Grants

The Division of Research & Innovation recently called for submissions to the 2023-2024 Fine Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences Support Program to encourage the growth of externally funded research through the production of scholarly and creative works. The program provided funding for professional indexing grants, image reproduction funds, subvention grants, and field work & archival…

University of Memphis Wind Ensemble Presents “Autumn Triptych” – a Concert Celebrating Vietnamese Musicians

University of Memphis Wind Ensemble Presents “Autumn Triptych” –  a Concert Celebrating Vietnamese Musicians

The University of Memphis Wind Ensemble, under the direction of conductor Dr. Albert Nguyen, director of bands, proudly announces an unprecedented collaboration with acclaimed Vietnamese composer Viet Cuong and soprano Bích-Vân Nguyen on Thursday, February 29 at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. Titled “Autumn Triptych,” this mesmerizing three-movement masterpiece draws inspiration from the timeless…