Join us for the annual Choral Sampler, a signature concert featuring all University of Memphis choral ensembles alongside invited choirs from the Mid-South region. Audiences will experience Collegiate Choir (SATB), Tigerchor (TTBB), Mazi (SSAA), and the Choral Area’s flagship ensemble, the University Singers, in a shared program that highlights the breadth of choral artistry at UofM.

As part of the day’s invitational experience, guest choirs participate in clinics, rehearsals, and masterclasses with UofM’s choral, vocal, and opera faculty. The event culminates in this evening concert, including a combined performance featuring all participating ensembles.

Conductors include Dr. Francis Cathlina, Director of Choral Activities; Dr. Emily Frizzell, Assistant Professor of Music Education; and participating guest conductors.

he University of Memphis Trombone Choir, under the direction of Dr. Martin McCain will present a concert of works originally written for the trombone ensemble in addition to exciting newer arrangements. The concert will include works by Crespo, Reichenbach, Sharpe, Buono, Lee, Bolter and more!

Join the University of Memphis Wind Ensemble for an evening of exceptional musicianship and powerful repertoire. Featuring some of the School of Music's finest wind, brass and percussion performers, this concert highlights the artistry, precision and expressive range that define one of the university's premier instrumental ensembles. Audiences can expect a dynamic program that showcases both beloved masterworks and exciting contemporary compositions.

 

Step into the rich tradition of big band jazz as the Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and 901 Jazz Orchestra take the stage for an evening of timeless favorites and contemporary works.

From the swing era of Duke Ellington and Count Basie to the innovations of today’s jazz artists, this concert celebrates the evolution of the big band sound through electrifying performances, soaring solos and unforgettable grooves. Experience the energy, artistry and enduring influence of one of America’s most iconic musical traditions.

The University of Memphis University Singers presents its annual fall concert featuring a local choral ensemble.

As the School of Music’s flagship choir, University Singers is recognized for its artistic excellence and dynamic performances. The ensemble maintains an active performance schedule that has included appearances at state and national conferences, a 2023 international tour of Greece and concert tours throughout the United States.

Conducted by Dr. Francis Cathlina, director of choral activities, University Singers welcomes students from all academic disciplines who share a passion for choral music. Don’t miss this award-winning ensemble as it presents an evening of inspiring music and collaborative performance alongside a local choir.

Join the saxophone studio at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music under the direction of Dr. Michael Shults for their fall Studio Recital.

Expect a wide spectrum of saxophone sounds: jazz and classical influences, contemporary and traditional sounds and multiple ensemble types!

East Texas Percussion Ensemble performs various works

This concert showcases Mazi, UofM’s premier SSAA choir, and Collegiate Choir, UofM’s non-auditioned SATB choir. Mazi contains the finest soprano-alto voices in the Mid-South region. The ensemble is open to all singers through an audition. Collegiate Choir is an exemplary mixed-voice ensemble that welcomes singers of all levels from across the UofM campus.

The University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and 901 JAZZ Ensemble present an unforgettable evening of classic and contemporary big band jazz, showcasing exceptional musicianship and timeless swing.

Join the University of Memphis Wind Ensemble for an evening of exceptional musicianship and powerful repertoire. Featuring some of the School of Music's finest wind, brass and percussion performers, this concert highlights the artistry, precision and expressive range that define one of the university's premier instrumental ensembles. Audiences can expect a dynamic program that showcases both beloved masterworks and exciting contemporary compositions.

The University of Memphis University Singers have been invited to perform at the National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association—a distinction that marks the Choral Program’s first appearance on a national stage. Conducted by Dr. Francis Cathlina, this preview concert offers the only opportunity to hear their full conference program before they travel to Minneapolis. The evening captures a pivotal moment for the ensemble: a program shaped for national presentation, shared first with the Memphis community. The University Singers will be joined by a guest choir in a collaborative performance that reflects both local partnership and national aspiration.

Experience an evening of exceptional jazz artistry with the University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra. Featuring talented student musicians performing works from across the jazz spectrum, this concert showcases the energy, creativity and sophistication of one of the School of Music's premier jazz ensembles. Audiences will enjoy a program filled with compelling arrangements, dynamic improvisation and the timeless spirit of jazz.

This concert showcases Mazi, UofM’s premier SSAA choir, and Collegiate Choir, UofM’s non-auditioned SATB choir. Mazi contains the finest soprano-alto voices in the Mid-South region. The ensemble is open to all singers through an audition. Collegiate Choir is an exemplary mixed-voice ensemble that welcomes singers of all levels from across the UofM campus.