Prospective Music Students

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Dr. Carole Blankenship, Chair of the Department of Music

The Rhodes Music experience combines the best of the classroom, the practice room, and the real world through performing, internships, service, research and other opportunities in Memphis and beyond. Students can participate in all aspects of the music program while pursuing any major at Rhodes. Rhodes College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Students become skilled in the established musical community of Memphis. Our faculty consists of professional artists and first-rate researchers who are passionate and committed teachers.

Ensembles & Lessons 
Degrees Offered 
Music Scholarships 
Faculty by Division 

Contact Information
General Information: 901-843-3775
Voice Coordinator, Chair: Dr. Carole Blankenship, 901-843-3414
Choral Activities: Dr. Jason Bishop (Director) 901-843-3774
History and Literature: Dr. Vanessa Rogers, 901-843-3783
Piano Performance: Dr. Thomas Bryant, 901-843-3784
Theory and Composition: Dr. Courtenay Harter, 901-843-3398
Mike Curb Institute for Music: Dr. John Bass, 901-843-3786

Contact the Music Department 

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