Graduate Scholarship Support
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music stands among the premiere institutions for music in the arts education world. In order to attract quality students to the University of Memphis, sustaining a pool of scholarship funds for graduate students is critical for us to be competitive, for us to continue to develop an exceptional reputation, and for us to maintain an appropriate community of scholars in all areas within the School. Our graduate students currently come from Memphis, Shelby County and the Mid-South, but also from 19 states and 12 countries. Our funding level for graduate students is only in the 40th percentile when compared to the 33 music schools at our level nationally.
 Faculty Support
There is no question that the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music exists for its students. And great students come to our School to study with faculty who are sources of knowledge, who know what it takes to be very good, who are demanding and inspiring, who ignite curiosity, and who are themselves national leaders in their fields. In short, faculty members form the backbone of the School. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music seeks funding for faculty support and endowed chairs that can help sustain its level of faculty prominence and continue to attract the world’s preeminent scholars, performers, and teachers.
Distinguished Artist-Scholar Support
The best educational institutions in the world place a great stake in their connections outside the academy in order to more comprehensively inform their students. The Rudi E. Scheidt School f Music’s connection to the professional performers and scholars in the arts world is nothing short of astounding. The School of Music must bring artists and scholars to campus to infuse our students’ educational experience with a greater understanding of the world beyond college life.
Student Support
Our students and student ensembles receive invitations to perform at major national and international events and venues. Successful performances at national/international conferences and competitions as well as the opportunity to provide career building opportunities for students can virtually transform the image of the School and the University in a very positive way.
Performance, Program, and Festival Sponsorships
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is the largest and most diverse music presenter in the region showcasing nearly 300 recitals, concerts, musicals, operas, and lectures each year. The quality of faculty leadership and student caliber for these events is so consistently high that our public has grown to expect professional-quality work. Audience devotion is strong, and younger audiences are constantly being tapped. The potential for public visibility and recognition for sponsorship of any prominent music series is enormous.
New Equipment and Maintenance of Specialty Equipment
The level of instruments and equipment greatly affects the level of performance and experience for our students, faculty, and audience.
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