Fall Calendar 2024
June and July
Fall registration invitations sent to returning students end of July/early August. Returning students must register by August 15th to secure a place. Prep office closed the month of July.
AUGUST
Aug. 15 – Fall registration deadline. Late fee charged after Aug. 15th postmark.
Aug. 15 – Deadline for financial aid applications.
Aug. 26 – Rice University's first day of classes; students return.
Preparatory fall semester may begin for private lesson students.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 2 - Labor Day Holiday. Prep office closed.
Sept. 21 (Sat) - Prep Recital, 12:30pm. Duncan Recital Hall.
OCTOBER
Oct. 14-15 – Rice Midterm Recess. Office & building open.
Oct. 19 (Sat) – Prep Recital – 12:30pm. Duncan Recital Hall.
NOVEMBER
Early Nov. - Spring registration invitations sent to returning students. Returning students must register by Dec. 9th.
Nov. 14 (Thurs.) - Piano Masterclass 7- 9:30pm. Stude Concert Hall, Artist: TBD.
Nov. 23 (Sat) - Prep Recital -12:30pm, Duncan Recital Hall.
Nov. 28 and 29 –Thanksgiving Holidays. Office and building closed.
DECEMBER
Dec. 6 – Rice University students last day of classes.
Dec. 7 (Sat) – Prep Recital - 12:30pm. Duncan Recital Hall.
Dec. 9 – Spring registration deadline. Late fee charged after Dec. 9th postmark
Dec. 23 – Jan. 1st – Rice University Winter Break. Office & building closed.
Spring Calendar 2025
JANUARY
Jan. 13 – Rice University's first day of classes; students return.
Jan. 18 (Sat.) - Prep Recital 12:30pm. Duncan Recital Hall.
Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Office closed. Building open.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 6 (Thursday) - Piano Masterclass, 7–9:30 pm. Stude Concert Hall. Artist – TBD
Feb. 13 and 14 – Rice Spring Recess. Office & building open.
Feb. 22 (Sat) - Prep Recital 12:30pm. Duncan Recital Hall.
MARCH
Mar. 17-21 – Rice University spring break. Office & building open.
Mar. 22 (Sat) - Prep Recital 12:30pm. Duncan Recital Hall.
APRIL
Mid- April – Summer registration invitations sent to returning students. Summer registration due May 5th.
April 25 – Rice University students' last day of classes.
MAY
May 2 (Fri) - Honor’s Recital – 7:00pm. Duncan Recital Hall
May 3 (Sat) - Prep Recital 12:30pm. Duncan Recital Hall
May 5 - Summer registration deadline. Late fee charged after May 5th postmark.
May 9 and 10 – Rice University 112th Commencement
*The Shepherd School of Music building remains open unless otherwise noted. Prep Office closing and staff holidays are also noted. Please check with individual teachers regarding times and confirmation for lessons or coaching sessions.