University of Memphis
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Program Characteristics
In-Person or Virtual
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Program Highlights
NASM ACCREDITED
•Part of the NASM-accredited Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
TRAINING & MENTORSHIP
•One-on-one mentor program pairing students with dedicated professor throughout degree
•Working closely with faculty in applied classical performance
•Multi-level programs allow collaboration with MM and DMA students
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Participation in opera, orchestra, and classical chamber music ensembles
•Extensive performance opportunities as soloists, chamber musicians, and ensemble members
•State-of-the-art facilities at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
STUDENT SUCCESS
•Graduates pursuing careers as opera and concert vocalists, college-level teachers, conductors, church musicians, and studio musicians
•Notable alumni success in competitions, young artist programs, and teaching positions
Key Info
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Deadline
Rolling
Domestic Fee
$25Waiver
International Fee
$50
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
Priority Scholarship ConsiderationDec 1, 2025
Maximum Scholarship ConsiderationMar 1, 2026
Auditions
Audition Day 1 (On-Campus)Dec 6, 2025
Audition Day 2 (On-Campus)Feb 21, 2026
Audition Day 3 (On-Campus)Feb 28, 2026
Audition Day 4 (On-Campus)Mar 21, 2026
Good to Know
SCHOOL OF MUSIC APPLICATION
•Separate School of Music application required in addition to university application
•Access via Tiger Portal login credentials
•All students wanting to major or minor in music or seek a music scholarship must audition
DEADLINES
•December 1 — Priority scholarship consideration
•March 1 — Maximum scholarship consideration
•July 1 — Domestic student application deadline
•May 1 — International student application deadline
Scholarship Info
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•Performance scholarships awarded through audition
•Apply by December 1 for priority scholarship consideration
•Apply by March 1 for maximum scholarship consideration
•Graduate assistantships also available
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Academic School Information
3.62
Avg GPA (W)
93%
Admit Rate
49%
Grad Rate
13,645
Enrollment
$48,458
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$10,344
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,784
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,253
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,985
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,003
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,357
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,600
Family Income $110k+$19,252
