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. OPERA Eugene Onegin Now On Sale News View the Season Brochure News Prolific opera composer Jake Heggie to visit the Shepherd School News SSM Alumni Shine at Santa Fe Opera news Xayvion Davidson Wins Cynthia Woods Mitchell-Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition news Announcing Joshua Winograde, our new Director of Opera Studies Latest News news Read the latest news from the Shepherd School Events Calendar Events View the events calendar