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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…
Memphis native, Marcus King, has had music in his life since he can remember; growing up sitting by his dad as he played the organ at church and singing with the choir. In the sixth grade, King joined the middle school band and played trumpet throughout his middle school years. However, when it came time…
November 13 @ 12:30 PM Zoom Link: https://memphis.zoom.us/j/95009255472?pwd=N1hoMFRWQzVqcHV0SkwrMDRjMTA4UT09 Mikael Darmaine from CORE Ensemble will clinic several University of Memphis piano students in a masterclass featuring works of Bach, Telemann, and Prokofiev. As a soloist Mikael Darmaine has performed throughout the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean. He has participated and won prizes in a number of…
Garrett McQueen’s love for music has taken him to places he never dreamed it would have. Growing up in the church, McQueen has always had music in his life. However, it wasn’t until he was 12 years old that he began his formal education in classical music. After joining his middle school band he was…