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Located in the heart of music-rich Memphis, Tennessee, The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music provides the best of both worlds: personal instruction in music from accomplished artist scholars and all the benefits of a large, world-class university. With an international reputation for excellence, we have always attracted top talent. Our renowned music program offers bachelors through doctoral degrees in 29 areas of concentration. As Tennessee's only doctoral degree-granting program in music, we are setting the tone for creativity and excellence.

We are a comprehensive music school known for our diversity and dedication to our role as a cultural and intellectual resource for the university, the city, and the wider musical world. We present more performances than any other music organization in the Mid-South. Our teaching and research are deeply devoted to the preservation and growth of music as an art, a craft, a profession, and a treasury of human wisdom.

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Season and Individual Tickets Now on Sale

Announcing the 2022-23 Scheidt Concert Series — a thoughtfully curated selection to delight audiences across various genres.

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Brass, Percussion and Woodwind All-West Clinic

Join the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music for a free All-State preparatory clinic! Open to high school and middle school musicians.

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School of Music is Hiring

With over 300 performances and events and 400+ students, we are looking for additional members to join our team.

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Community Clarinet Festival Announced

The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is proud to offer several opportunities for musicians and music lovers to connect, learn and grow an appreciation of the arts in our community.

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