We regret to inform you that due to inclement weather, tonight's University of Memphis Jazz Week - Jazz Combos performance has been cancelled. In line with the University's decision, all events have been called off for the evening.
For those with reserved seats, please reach out to music_tickets@memphis.edu for information on refund options.
We hope you and your loved ones stay safe during this time, and we look forward to welcoming you to future performances.
Thank you for your understanding.

March Madness is here! Join us for a CAMPUS WATCH PARTY as we cheer on the Memphis Tigers in Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament!

📅 Friday, March 21
⏰ Doors open @ 12:30 PM | Tip-off @ 1 PM
📍 Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center

🎟️ Concessions available for purchase!

#GoTigersGo #MarchMadness

Can’t make all five nights? How about a Jazz Duet Ticket? 🎷🎶

Enjoy two swingin’ nights of incredible jazz! Start your weekend with the "cool" sounds of the Faculty Jazz Ensemble on Friday, then close out University of Memphis Jazz Week with the Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra featuring special guest Patrice Williamson on Saturday!

📅 Included Performances:
🎼 April 4 – "Birth of the Cool" Faculty Jazz
🌟 April 5 – Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra w/ Patrice Williamson

🎟️ Bundle & Save – Get Your Jazz Duet Ticket starting March 3 at Midnight!
➡ memphis.edu/music/tickets

Two nights, one ticket, endless jazz vibes! 🎶

☀Save the dates! The 2025 Summer at the Scheidt Music Camps is gearing up for four incredible sessions jam-packed with melodies, beats, and unforgettable memories.

🗓Registration opens February 1!

➡Learn more at memphis.edu/scheidtsummer

🎶🎄Can't make it in person tonight? Watch the concert on the livestream link at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoOoe_3W1W8

Don't miss TigerChor, our Tenor / Bass Choir with Houston High School's Choir tomorrow night at the Scheidt! Doors open at 6:30 for this free performance.

Enjoy live music this week on campus and in the community!
1️⃣Featuring works specifically written to emulate the human voice, the Horn Studio presents an intriguing performance alongside choral pieces arranged for horn ensemble.
2️⃣ Award-winning University Singers presents their last performance for the year, sharing the stage with Northwest Mississippi Community College Chorale Rangers.
3️⃣UofM's Blue Tom Records partners with the Memphis Medical District Collaborative and Overton Park Shell on Wheels to produce a free community concert in Health Sciences Park with an all-star line up.
#memphisismusic #memphismusic #gotigersgo #livemusic

We showcased Kyndle Wylde (BM '17) a few weeks ago, but she is so awesome we're including her in our homecoming highlights. Wylde won the CBS Mornings Mixtape Music Competition last month, and this month, she performed at the Grand Ole Opry!
Follow, listen and love Wylde at Kyndle Wylde I Spotify.
And if you're near Boliver, TN catch her on November 16.

Next up, Jeremy Warren (BM '12) is a musician with JD Warren & The Rudiment, a New York City-based jazz group, and the business owner of J&D Warren Music, a music company specializing in songwriting, composition, live performance, and studio performance. Check out Warren at jwarrenmusic.com I JD Warren & The Rudiment

Dr. Martin McCain, Associate Professor of Trombone, recently shared his Memphis roots and musical expertise with students at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music during a masterclass.
#GoTigersGo

We love welcoming alumni back to campus. It's even better when they bring their choir. Don't miss Kinsey Healy (BM '16, MM '21) and the Houston High School Choir at the November 4 TigerChor Concert. https://bit.ly/3XEG6NJ
Houston High Choirs Houston High School

🎻 Get ready to Cellobrate! 🎶

Join us on Saturday, April 5th for a day filled with masterclasses, workshops, a cello choir, and an unforgettable experience with guest artist Zuill Bailey!

📢 Open to cellists ages 11+—don’t miss out!

🔗 Sign up & learn more:
memphis.edu/music/community/festivals/cello_festival/index.php

🎷 Jazz Week – All Access Pass Tickets go on sale March 3 at Midnight! 🎶

Experience a full week of world-class jazz, popular music, and all-star talent at the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music! With the All Access Pass, you can reserve your seat for every performance and bundle & save for an unforgettable week of live music.

🔥 One pass, five nights of incredible performances! 🔥

📅 Event Lineup:
🎺 April 1 – University of Memphis 901 Jazz Band
🎵 April 2 – University of Memphis Jazz Combos
🎤 April 3 – University of Memphis Jazz Singers
🎼 April 4 – University of Memphis "Birth of the Cool" Faculty Jazz
🌟 April 5 – Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra with Special Guest Patrice Williamson

🎟️ Get your All Access Pass starting March 3 at Midnight! Secure your seat for every show and enjoy the best of Jazz Week at one great price.
➡🎟 memphis.edu/music/tickets

🎶 Exciting concerts ahead at the Univeristy of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music! 🎶
Join us over the next few weeks for an incredible lineup of performances featuring talented students, faculty and guest artists. From classical to jazz, there's something for every music lover!

🗓Check out full details at memphis.edu/music
🎟➡To reserve your seats: memphis.edu/music/tickets

☀️🎶Are you ready?! Registration for our 2025 Summer at the Scheidt Camps opens tomorrow, February 1! Get ready to join us as our week-long sessions will stretch your creativity, grow your musical skills, and expand your knowledge.

➡To learn more and register go to memphis.edu/scheidtsummer

🎺🎶 Get your tickets today for Seraph Brass! 🎶🎺

Join us on February 2nd as the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is proud to present this award winning ensemble!

Seraph Brass is on a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming.

🗓 Feb 2 | 7PM
📍 Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
🎟 https://bit.ly/seraphbrass

Tickets for this concert will be available online only via the ticket link. There will be no in person sales at the box office.

#memphisismusic #memphismusic #LiveMusic #MusicEducation #RudiEScheidtSchoolOfMusic #ScheidtSchool #SeraphBrass #SupportTheArts #WomenInMusic #BrassEnsemble

🎶 Don't miss Seraph Brass! 🎶

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is excited to present Seraph Brass, a groundbreaking brass ensemble founded by trumpet soloist, Mary Elizabeth Bowden! 🌟

Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for its “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura).

Get ready for an unforgettable night!

Tickets for this concert will be available for purchase online only. There will not be any in-person tickets sold at the box office.

🗓 Date: 2.2.25 | 7PM
📍 Location: Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/42hDtFA

#SeraphBrass #RudiEScheidtSchoolOfMusic #BrassMusic #LiveMusic #WomenInMusic #ChamberMusic #BrassEnsemble #MusicEducation #ScheidtSchool #memphisismusic #memphismusic #901music

It's a double header at the Scheidt tomorrow! Start your evening with the magic of new, highly improvisatory compositions created by the ensemble members themselves, followed by the University Wind Ensemble presenting "Look Up," and enthralling musical evening featuring associate professor of cello, Dr. Kim Patterson, performing Carter Pann’s The High Songs for Amplified Cello and Chamber Winds. This is an evening you won't want to miss!

THIS WEEK! Your middle and high school musicians can prep for All West with our award-winning professors. Register today for this FREE clinic. https://bit.ly/allwestprep24

Thinking about transferring to the UofM? Join admissions, financial aid, and academic advising staff to learn more! Then set up your personal tour to learn about School of Music credit transfers and degree plans. https://bit.ly/nov_transfer

Before he was at Berklee, he was at Memphis! Thank you @alkaponememphis for sharing your knowledge and always representing Memphis music so well.
Interview link in comments.

Good afternoon,
We regret to inform you that due to flooding on campus, tonight's University of Memphis Jazz Week - Jazz Singers performance has been cancelled. In line with the University's decision, all events have been called off for the evening.
For those with reserved seats, please reach out to music_tickets@memphis.edu for information on refund options.
We hope you and your loved ones stay safe during this time, and we look forward to welcoming you to future performances.
Thank you for your understanding.

At NEDxStudents📖, a TED Talk-style event where UofM students share their research hosted by University of Memphis Libraries, Nicole Rodriguez, a graduate student in the School of Music, took the stage to present her fascinating work on how Rafael Trujillo’s government (1930-1961) influenced Dominican classical music.

Through her insightful presentation, she explored the intersection of history, politics, and sound—shedding light on a significant chapter in music history. ✨🎶

#NEDxStudents #UofMMusic #StudentSpotlight #MemphisMusic #ScheidtSchool

🎶 Make Music This Summer at the Scheidt! 🎶

Have school-age musicians or music enthusiasts? Summer at the Scheidt Music Camps offer an immersive experience where students can learn, perform, and grow under the guidance of expert faculty at the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music!

🔥 Camps for all skill levels & interests
🎵 Hands-on learning & performance opportunities
🎼 Scholarships available—apply by April 1 at midnight!
👕 Register by March 31 to receive your FREE camp T-shirt!

📅 Spots are filling fast! Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable summer of music at the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music.

🔗 Learn more & register today: memphis.edu/scheidtsummer

🎷🎶 Guest artists Adam Estes, saxophone, and Adrienne Park, piano, will present a program titled Lyrical Baritone, an open-ended project celebrating the solo voice of the baritone saxophone. 🎷🎶

Concert is complimentary.

📆 Jan 28 | 7PM
➡ Learm more at https://bit.ly/4g0VpaJ

In loving memory of Konnie Saliba, Professor Emerita at the University of Memphis and a visionary leader in music education. A dedicated educator with extensive experience in choral and general music, she influenced generations of students in public and private schools. As a nationally recognized Orff Schulwerk consultant, she directed the Master of Music program at the University of Memphis and served as National Chair, Vice President, and President of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, earning its Distinguished Service Award in 1996.

Her impact extended globally through her workshops, courses, and publications, reaching audiences across the U.S., Canada, Europe, China, and the Dominican Republic. A program author for Silver Burdett’s Making Music series, her legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts of those she inspired and in the field of music education worldwide.

Save the date! Join us at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center with the Bluff City Wind Symphony, a Scheidt Music Extension Program. From Holst’s Second Suite in F to Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2, this concert promises a night of musical brilliance.
🎼 Conducted by Dr. Albert Nguyen, with musicians from across the community.
📅 December 16 | 7PM
🎟 $15 General Admission | $10 Student Tickets
➡🔗https://bit.ly/4fYTKTD

#SongAndDance #LiveMusic #bluffcitywindsymphony #memphismusic #memphisismusic #conductor #ScheidtSchool

The University of Memphis Trombone Choir, under the direction of Dr. Martin McCain, invites you to their fall concert tomorrow evening. Featuring works by Terry, Barfield, Verhelst, Wilborn, Buono and more! Doors open at 6:30. Concert is FREE and open to the public.

One of our favorite times of the year - National Anthem season at the Memphis Tigers Men’s and Women’s basketball games.

Say hello to David Parks (BM '12), a born and bred Memphian, hailing from Overton High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, to the UofM, and then all the way to the big stage. "The thing about Memphis musicians is that everyone can really play," said Parks. "Iron sharpens iron. This helped my confidence and ability. If you can play in Memphis, you can play anywhere."
University of Memphis Alumni Association

Let's keep celebrating our alumni! Meet Drew Erwin (BM '18), a singer-songwriter who signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Southern Pacific.
Follow Drew at Drew Erwin I drewerwin.com I Listen on Spotify

We're back from Fall Break and ready to kick off an exciting week of live music, starting tonight! For concert details, visit memphis.edu/music.

Don't miss this awesome opportunity to prep for your upcoming All-West auditions! Open to all woodwind, brass and percussion middle and high school musicians. Register online at https://bit.ly/allwestprep24

We're sending best wishes to Dr. Artina McCain, associate professor of piano, on her LA Phil "Glory to Glory (A Revival for Spiritual and Devotional Art)" curated by Solange Knowles. McCain will perform Mary Lou Williams's piano works alongside conductor Malcolm J. Merriweather.
#GoTigersGo