Shepherd Society Fall Appreciation Reception & 50th Kickoff Celebration
Friday, September 27, 2024
6:00pm | Reception | Brockman Hall for Opera Grand FOyer
7:30pm | Symphony Performance | Stude Concert Hall
Current members are invited to a complimentary reception before the season's first Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Concert. The Reception will also be the official kick-off celebration for the School's 50th Anniversary. Be part of the excitement as we share the latest news and what to look forward to throughout the year.
Kindly, RSVP to Pippa Jarvis-Flores at paj3@rice.edu by Monday, September 23, 2024.
Shepherd Society Scholarship Reception
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
6:30pm | Reception | Grand Foyer, Brockman Hall for Opera
Members at the Award level ($5,000) and above in 2023-2024 academic year are invited to attend the Shepherd School Scholarship Reception honoring donors and the Shepherd School student scholarship recipients. Donors and students will have the opportunity to meet each other and build lasting relationships.
Tudor Patrons' Lounge VIP Access
Friday, November 1, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 2:00 p.m.
Current members at the Patron level ($500) and above receive access to the Tudor Patrons’ Lounge with private bar service at intermission during the Fall opera performances in Brockman Hall for Opera.
Spirit of the Season
Saturday, December 7, 2024
6:30pm | Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera
Kick off the holiday season with a spirited, one-hour performance of opera and holiday favorites by Shepherd School of Music vocal and instrumental students.
Ticket information and more details coming soon.
Shepherd on Stage
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
6:00pm | Rehearsal | Stude Concert Hall
7:00pm | Reception and Q&A | Hirsch Orchestra Rehearsal Hall
Current members at the Benefactor level ($1,000) and above are invited to sit onstage among the musicians during the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra rehearsal. Play a part in this unique opportunity to sit onstage among the musicians and experience a working rehearsal firsthand.
Following the rehearsal, members are invited to join Dean Matthew Loden and student musicians for a reception and brief Q&A.
Behind the Scenes
Friday, March 28, 2028
Current members at the Prize level ($2,500) and above experience how an opera comes to life by observing the sitzprobe, a rehearsal of the Spring opera production where vocalists and members of the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra unite to focus on musical cohesion. Following rehearsal, step on stage and join us for a brief backstage tour to see where the opera sets are built.
Tudor Patrons' Lounge VIP Access
Friday, April 11, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Current members at the Patron level ($500) and above receive access to the Tudor Patrons’ Lounge with private bar service at intermission during the Spring opera performances in Brockman Hall for Opera.
Shepherd Society Appreciation Spring Reception
Friday, April 25, 2025
6:00pm | Reception | Tudor Patrons’ Lounge, Brockman Hall for Opera
7:30pm | "A Constellation of Sounds & Stories" | Stude Concert Hall
Current members at the Ambassador level ($250) and above are invited to a complimentary reception prior to the final Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Concert of the season. The reception will include a light buffet, an open bar, and updates from Dean Matthew Loden.