Internationally recognized for artistic and academic excellence, the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis is a comprehensive music school that offers a full complement of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the doctoral level. The breadth, character, and number of performance opportunities provide a unique and exciting atmosphere, and the unusual convergence of contemporary and traditional programs offers a stimulating environment that reflects the full range of possibilities in today's music professions.

Our music school has attracted an international student body and faculty whose extraordinary impact on the cultural life of the University of Memphis, the greater Memphis community, and the Mid-South region is unmistakable. Located in a city with a rich music history, we play an important role within the vibrant Memphis music community where collaborations, innovations, and entrepreneurship thrive.

With roots dating back more than ninety years, our supportive community of faculty and staff emphasizes our student-centered purpose whether you are a prospective student aiming for a professional career, or simply someone who loves to play and listen to music. You are invited to discover, explore, and experience all the incredible facets of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music.