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Live Rice Chorale: Rice Chorale: In Memoriam: 9/11/2001

It Takes an Orchestra

The Future of Music

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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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Shepherd School faculty recitals reveal culture built on collaboration

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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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Explore the 26/27 Digital Season Brochure

Rice Chorale

Rice Chorale to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with Duruflé’s Requiem

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

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50th Anniversary Events

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Explore Shepherd's Historical Timeline

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