The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis is proud to announce its first full season of performances at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center (SFPAC) and Harris Concert Hall, running from Sept. 12 through late April 2026.
“With our world-class performing arts center alongside the storied Harris Concert Hall, we’re welcoming audiences into spaces that match the artistry onstage,” said Dr. Jacob Allen, interim director of the School of Music.
The 2025-26 season marks a milestone for the School of Music, offering a variety of performances that highlight the talent of UofM students, faculty and guest artists. The schedule includes large ensemble concerts, opera productions, jazz concerts and many more showcases designed to enrich Memphis’s already vibrant arts scene.
“I am constantly amazed by the professional level of performance and artistic quality of all our concerts and productions. This is 100% due to our tremendously gifted students and world class faculty,” said Dr. Albert T. Nguyen, director of bands for the School of Music. “The Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center perfectly showcases the hard work and discovery that happens every day in the School of Music. The season is going to be amazing.”
The season launches with Opening Night at the Scheidt on Sept. 12, followed by more than 40 performances over the course of the season, including highlights like:
- Sound Fuzion Fall and Spring Concerts, featuring the school’s dynamic pop ensemble
- Triple Bill Operetta: An Evening in Italy, presenting comedic and dramatic masterpieces with UofM’s Symphony Orchestra and Opera
- Jazz Week (March 31-April 4), a full slate of concerts, collaborations and student ensembles
- “Global Rhythms” and “Elements,” programs from UofM’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble that explore music’s storytelling power.
“The breadth of this season mirrors the breadth of our school — symphonic, opera, jazz, chamber and contemporary work. Most importantly, it places students shoulder-to-shoulder with professionals and faculty mentors, turning every performance into a living laboratory,” Allen said.
Opened in April 2023, the SFPAC is a vibrant new home for music and performance at the University of Memphis. Designed with both students and audiences in mind, it offers world-class acoustics, modern rehearsal spaces and a welcoming atmosphere for performers and guests alike. It joins Harris Concert Hall — home to nearly 60 years of musical tradition — as a cornerstone of the University’s growing arts presence in the city.
All events this season are open to the public, with many performances free of charge and select programs eligible for the School of Music’s flexible ticketing package. Season tickets go on sale Aug. 15.
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