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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.

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Explore the 26/27 Digital Season Brochure

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From Mahler's flop to AI's future: Shepherd School debuts musicology lecture series

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CultureMap: Shepherd School builds on 50 years with a 2026-27 season of discovery

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OperaWire: Shepherd School of Music on Staging Verdi’s ‘Falstaff’ and Supporting the Future of Opera

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My Rice Life: Inside the Shepherd School Orchestra

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50th Anniversary Events

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Explore Shepherd's Historical Timeline

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