Music
Who We Are
As the largest professional school in the region, anchored in the culturally diverse and musically rich, cosmopolitan city of Memphis, our inclusive program is purposely designed to inspire, train and launch sustainable careers for musicians, scholars and industry professionals of tomorrow. The School’s immersive and forward-thinking curriculum along with broad community partnerships create unrivaled local and global opportunities for our students and faculty.
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is committed to excellence in music creation, scholarship, and in every field of the music industry. The School will achieve this vision by cultivating its community as a hands-on learning environment, prioritizing academic rigor and skills mastery, industry acumen, and professional relevance. In addition, the School will seek out, build and sustain strategic partnerships with our community of educators and fine arts professionals across the musical spectrum.
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music values human diversity in its rich and complex forms, and its embodiment and expression in our staff, faculty and student population. We view diversity holistically as a broad and comprehensive concept, understanding that the definition is organic and constantly evolving.
The mission of the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is to serve as an incubator of talent, ideas, and creative work that will shape the future of music making. Anchored in the culturally rich and musically vibrant city of Memphis, our programs are designed to inspire, train, and launch sustainable careers for musicians, scholars, educators, and industry professionals. Through an immersive and forward-thinking curriculum, worldclass facilities, and extensive community partnerships, the School provides unparalleled opportunities for students and faculty locally and globally.
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is committed to excellence in music creation, performance, pedagogy, scholarship, and the full spectrum of the music industry. We will achieve this vision by cultivating a hands-on learning environment that emphasizes artistic mastery, academic rigor, professional relevance, and entrepreneurial skills. We will also foster partnerships with educators, cultural institutions, and creative professionals across Memphis and around the world.
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music affirms the value of each individual and the richness that varied perspectives, experiences, and traditions bring to our community. We are committed to cultivating an environment of mutual respect, belonging, and openness where students, faculty, and staff can excel, contribute, and thrive in their artistic and professional pursuits.