Rudi E. Scheidt School of 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. Vision Statement 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. Community Statement 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.