History of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
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Rudi E. Scheidt
(1925-2020)
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"It is impossible to capture the magnitude of his impact, breadth of his support, wisdom of his guidance, joy of his enthusiasm & overwhelming strength of his will."
- UofM President Dr. M. David Rudd on Rudi E. Scheidt
School of Music Timeline
1912 Music a specialized area in the teacher training school
1940 Tiger Band organized
1947 Separate Music Department established
1949 First opera performance
1953 Bachelor of Music degree established
1962 Master's degree offered
1967 Music Building opened—for 18 faculty, 200 students
1969 NASM accreditation
1970 Doctorate in music established
1971 Orff-Schulwerk program established with Memphis City Schools
1978 PhD established
1980 Music Industry program established
1980 High Water Recording Company established
1981 CCFA Building opened
1982 Music Library to its current space
2000 Designated as a school of music
2008 Artist Diploma established
2022 Scheidt Family Music Center opened