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 Shepherd School professor and alumni help develop affordable, American-made bassoon News Longtime Master of Trumpet and Shepherd School professor Charlie Geyer passes away News Miguel Harth-Bedoya Announced as Distinguished Resident Director of Orchestras News Italian immersion: Shepherd School voice students travel to Italy to learn language, history News Music for New Bodies makes world premiere at the Shepherd School of music News Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra concludes 2023–24 season on a high note with a sold-out program News Grammy winner Isabel Leonard offers expertise and inspiration to Shepherd School students News Chamber Music America to host its 2025 National Conference in Houston in partnership with the Shepherd School of Music Latest News news Read the latest news from the Shepherd School Events Calendar Events View the events calendar