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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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Tragedy, slapstick to share stage in Shepherd School’s ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

Orchestra performance in a full hall

Mahler orchestral journey begins with sold-out night

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Shepherd School students share stage with Julia Bullock for Hughes recital

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With her latest album, Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw ('04) builds on a career shaped by unlikely inspiration, collaboration and creative risk.

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Shepherd School’s presence at Houston Symphony grows with 4 new members

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Can creating music strengthen the aging brain? Rice researchers aim to find out with $3.9M NIH grant

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Tony winner and ‘Hamilton’ star Renée Elise Goldsberry to perform at Rice Jan 23

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