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. 50th Anniversary Events News A haunted, hilarious, heartfelt spectacle: Shepherd School opera to present ‘The Ghosts of Versailles’ Tribute Richard Brown helped Rice blaze new trail as ‘one of original architects’ of Shepherd School of Music News Shepherd School’s free Spring Chamber Music Festival features nearly 120 students performing works by 16 composers News Luke Sutliff ('21) wins Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition News Allegra Lilly joins faculty as Associate Professor of Harp News Houston Symphony premieres Karim Al-Zand’s ‘Al-Jazari’s Ingenious Clocks’ News Opera comes to life in ‘Ryan McKinny & Friends’ recital at Shepherd School News Shepherd students to perform on world stage in Tianjin, China this May News Cristian Măcelaru (’06, ’08) speaks about his new role as Distinguished Visiting Artist at Shepherd 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 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
