BENJAMIN JABER, HORN
Senior Student

My favorite thing about the Shepherd School is the love of music that one can see and experience here every day in various guises. You can't help but be inspired and empowered by it.

Professor William ver Meulen is the main reason I came to study here. I found my own playing and attitude towards learning and making music would fit best in the horn studio with Mr. ver Meulen. It is the greatest feeling in the world being a part of such an amazing family as my Rice Horn Crew, one that will be part of me for the rest of my days.

Having a career in music is no easy task. One must overcome the difficulties through intense training, striving to only allow the best of one's ability to be the standard one repeatedly presents. The Shepherd School is the place to attain that standard. The rigorous studies I have undertaken with my teacher, in combination with many different performance opportunities makes this an incredible place. The orchestra here is the best to be found anywhere. I believe anyone who comes to visit will be "bitten by the bug", and realize that this really is the place to be.