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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 bachelor's 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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Dror Baitel Brings Wealth of Knowledge to the School of Music
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.
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Gifted Tubist, Chamber Musician, and Teacher Jarrett McCourt Joins the Scheidt School of Music
With a student-centric approach to teaching leading his list of classroom priorities, Jarrett McCourt hopes to guide new generations of musicians through the myriad of branching and ever-evolving career paths in the industry.
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Elise Blatchford and The City of Tomorrow Release "Blow"
The City of Tomorrow releases their second album Blow on New Focus Recordings. The album was recorded at the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music's Harris Hall and features flute instructor Elise Blatchford.
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Jeff Cohran Returns Home to Build the Next Generation of Music Business Majors
Jeff Cohran brings a wealth of real-life experience to his position as new instructor of music business. Cohran will return to his hometown of Memphis as a leader in his field this fall when he joins the school of music faculty to help build the next generation of music business majors.
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