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 Nick Platoff joins faculty as Associate Professor of Trombone News Shepherd School presents ‘Spirit of the Season’ with special arrangement by Broadway’s Andy Einhorn News Shepherd School presents Fall Chamber Music Festival news Valentin Radutiu appointed Professor of Cello, beginning fall of 2025 News Symphony Orchestra showcases rising stars at ‘Virtuoso Spotlight’ News Watch a sneak peek of Alcina News Erin Hannigan named Professor of Oboe, succeeding Robert Atherholt News ‘Incredibly inspiring’: Shepherd students learn from violin master James Ehnes News Shepherd Director of Orchestras Miguel Harth-Bedoya makes Met debut News Shih-Hui Chen's 50th Anniversary Commission to Make World Premiere News ‘Noche Española with Ana María Martínez & Friends' Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month News 50th Anniversary Events News Shepherd School Announces 2024-25 Season News Musical powerhouses Cristian Măcelaru and Patrick Summers join Shepherd School News Najee Greenlee featured on American Public Media's Performance Today News Award-winning musicologist Erik Broess joins Shepherd School faculty News Rice Shepherd School of Music alumnus reflects on conducting during Olympics opening ceremony News Alumna of Rice’s Shepherd School selected for Met Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Program News Miguel Harth-Bedoya Announced as Distinguished Resident Director of Orchestras 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