Welcome 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. News 50th Anniversary Events Register now for our FREE 50th Anniversary Community Day on Sat, Mar 29! News Shepherd students to perform on world stage in Tianjin, China this May News Renowned artist Ryan McKinny returns to perform with Shepherd School students Mar 7 News Cristian Măcelaru (’06, ’08) speaks about his new role as Distinguished Visiting Artist at Shepherd News Chamber Music America taps Rice’s Shepherd School as host of 2025 national conference News Famed pianist Yefim Bronfman offers ‘much to reflect on and explore’ in Shepherd School master class News Alumna Elizabeth Freimuth to join faculty as Professor of Horn News Nick Platoff joins faculty as Associate Professor of Trombone news Valentin Radutiu appointed Professor of Cello, beginning fall of 2025 News Erin Hannigan named Professor of Oboe, succeeding Robert Atherholt News ‘Noche Española with Ana María Martínez & Friends' Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month News Musical powerhouses Cristian Măcelaru and Patrick Summers join Shepherd School News Miguel Harth-Bedoya Announced as Distinguished Resident Director of Orchestras Latest News news Read the latest news from the Shepherd School Events Calendar Events View the events calendar
