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The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music’s Director of Orchestral Activities, Harvey Felder, was recently interviewed by Symphony Tacoma as a part of their interactive video series recounting the history and special moments of the organization’s 75-year history. Felder is Conductor Laureate of the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra (TSO), a position he accepted…
Visiting Assistant Professor of Opera and Conducting Dror Baitel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a collaborative artist to his new position with The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. “I’m thrilled to have the chance to collaborate with Dror,” said Benjamin Smith, Opera Stage Director and Associate Professor of Music with the…
Robert Moody, conductor of the Memphis Symphony, discusses his journey from his background in choral music to orchestral conducting 2019/2020 marks Maestro Robert Moody’s third season as Music Director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Expanded and adventurous programming, the MSO’s first commercial recording in over three decades, and a new $25-million-dollar endowment have highlighted the past two…
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…