At the Moody Center for the Arts, New Art/New Music brings together the Shepherd School of Music and the Rice Gallery in an exciting partnership. Since its inception in 2010, this program has empowered music students to create performances that complement the gallery's installations.
It all began with a student's idea—to pair new music with new art. What began as a class project quickly blossomed into a reality. Now, Shepherd School composition students design programs that connect their compositions with the gallery's artwork, which are then performed by their peers.
During these performances, Shepherd School students discuss the music and its relationship to the art, providing audiences with valuable insights. These events typically last about an hour on Saturday afternoons each semester.
New Art/New Music is more than just concerts; it's an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in organizing, producing, leading, and advocating for their art.
We're thrilled to continue this tradition at the Moody Center for the Arts, where music and art come together to inspire creativity and collaboration.
Fall 2024 Performance
Saturday, November 2, 2024
3:00-5:00pm
Moody Center for the Arts
Experience musical responses to Moody's current exhibition, Do Ho Suh: In Process, composed and performed by Shepherd School of Music students. Organized by Rice students Jaylin Vinson and Victor Cui, a series of original compositions will be played in the galleries, followed by a reception.
Spring 2025 Performance
Saturday, April 19, 2025
3:00-4:00pm
Moody Center for the Arts
Musical responses to Moody's exhibition, Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice, featuring works by Shepherd composition students Victor Tswei, Katy Jiaying Li, Jake Berran, and Betty Sing-yat Chen.