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At Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, we cultivate the mastery of musical performance, combining a conservatory experience with the educational opportunities of a leading research university. 

Cristian Măcelaru takes a bow with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in his debut concert. He wears a blue suit with his hand on his chest and a small smile on his face, looking upwards. He stands in front of orchestra musicians dressed in black concert attire.
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The New York Times: Cristian Măcelaru Cues a New Era at the Cincinnati Symphony
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50th Anniversary Events
Three men – Fischer, Brandt, and Harth-Bedoya – standing in front of an orchestra acknowledge audience's applause
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Fischer premieres Brandt concerto to celebrate Shepherd School’s milestone season
Steven Jamail sits at the piano performing with singer Lea Michele at Carnegie Hall in front of blue lighting

Composing a Career: Steven Jamail (’02) on Music, Mentorship and Rice
Newly renovated audience chairs in Duncan Recital Hall with red seat cushions and dark wood
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Stude Concert Hall and Duncan Recital Hall get sophisticated makeover
Aerial image of the Shepherd School of Music's two brick buildings at sunset, with the Houston skyline in the background, and the text "The History of the Shepherd School of Music: A Timeline" overlaid

Explore Shepherd's Historical Timeline
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Explore our 25/26 season brochure
Bassist smiles while playing in rehearsal

Shepherd School of Music announces 2025/26 season
Five students in blue dress shirts and black pants stand side-by-side with their wind instruments and smile for a photo
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Bridging cultures through music in China: Shepherd students and deans travel to Tianjin, China
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Shepherd welcomes seven new full-time faculty members in fall 2025
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