Scheidt Music Extension Programs
Unlock your musical potential and knowledge with Scheidt Music Extension Program! We welcomes musicians and music lovers of all ages and levels to join supportive classes and ensembles led by the expert instructors.
FALL 2025 Offerings
Memphis Honors Flute Choir
An advanced ensemble, the Memphis Honors Flute Choir gives students in grades 9-12 prime experience to improve their intonation, their technique, and their ability to play complex music together as an ensemble.
Course Descriptions + Details
When: First rehearsal Sunday, 9/7/25, last rehearsal 12/7/25, concert on 12/14/25
Cost: $175 for twelve rehearsals and one concert
Directed by Associate Professor of Flute Elise Blatchford
Description:
An advanced ensemble, the Memphis Honors Flute Choir gives students in grades 9-12 prime experience to improve their intonation, their technique, and their ability to play complex music together as an ensemble. Students get the opportunity to rotate on alto and bass flutes, and students with a passion for piccolo get a more refined outlet to explore. Directed by University of Memphis flute faculty Elise Blatchford, the Memphis Honors Flute Choir was accepted to perform at the 2025 National Flute Association Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Major scales in two octaves: D major, Ab major, and E major
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Chromatic scale in three octaves, low C to high C
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One solo piece or a movement of a solo sonata or concerto (past All-West music is allowed)
When: TBA
Cost: $275 for 10, 2-hour classes
Instructor: TBA
Description:
Discover the joy of strings with The String Project: open to beginner students grades 3-6 in violin, viola, and cello. Classes at the String Project offer tailored instruction to meet each instrument's unique technique requirements. With small class sizes, students receive personalized attention to thrive on their string instruments. Led by University of Mempis music performance and music education students, supervised by the String Project Master Teacher, these classes provide a supportive environment for students to flourish. Additionally, students participate in weekly ensemble experiences, refining their skills collaboratively under the guidance of the Master Teacher.
The first hour will be individualized instrument group lessons and the second hour will combine all three instrument types. This program meets at the University of Memphis main campus on Saturdays from 9-11 AM
Students must provide their own instrument.
Registration TBA.
