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The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music proudly honors the rich legacy of learning and accomplishments of its graduates who have excelled in their chosen fields or performed exemplary service to the community by bestowing the Alumni of the Year Award. Established to publicly recognize alumni for distinguished personal and career accomplishments, as well as…
Join us for a spectacular evening as we celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music! The Opening Night at the Scheidt is a one-of-a-kind event that offers a rare opportunity to experience the incredible talent and rich musical heritage that has the University of Memphis for over a century. Immerse…
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…
Jeff Cohran brings a wealth of real-life experience to his position as new instructor of music business for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff Cohran to our faculty and our music business program,” said Dr. Kevin Sanders, Director of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. “His passion…
Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music alum Dr. Jeffrey Murdock (PhD Music Education, 2015) was awarded the 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator Award during a live stream event held Thursday evening. This award is given annually to an outstanding music educator nominated by other music teachers, school administrators, students, parents or recording academy members. The GRAMMY…