Shepherd School

A musical talent that shimmers

For many students, the focus of their first semester in college is on navigating a new chapter of their lives.

Video of 'Jingle Bells' performed on a Stradivarius violin

A music student whose holidays have been brightened by a very special gift struck up a classy way to offer her thanks.

Deck the (Stude) hall with opera

Rice University Shepherd School of Music professors of composition Anthony Brandt and Karim Al-Zand held recordings for their respective chamber operas, “Kassandra” and “The Leader,” in Stude Hall this month.

Shepherd's got a new (old) set of strings

Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music is feeling the holiday spirit early this year thanks to a generous friend who’s lending it a coveted Stradivarius violin — and letting a different student play the instrument each year.

Flutist Marianne Gedigian to join Rice's Shepherd School of Music

Marianne Gedigian, a seasoned international concert flutist and widely respected music educator, will join Rice University's Shepherd School of Music as professor of flute after the next academic year, starting July 1, 2023.

Opera house honors

Rice University's Brockman Hall for Opera was this year’s winner of the Associated General Contractors of America Build America Award in the Construction Management, New Under $99 Million category.

Broadway bound, Rice’s Kanisha Feliciano to debut in new musical

As Broadway's theaters come to life again after more than a year of darkness during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Rice University's own young talents will be lighting up the stage.

Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra makes highly anticipated return to Stude stage

After more than a year of Zoom concerts and recitals taking the place of public performances in person, Rice University's Stude Concert Hall once again came alive with the sounds of the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra.

Rice remembers Miah Im, director of opera studies

Miah Im, Rice's dynamic director of opera studies who was celebrated in the opera world for her depth of experience, commitment to developing young artists and generous and supportive nature toward peers and performers alike, passed away Sept. 30 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 47.

Opening night is near

Matthew Loden, CEO of Toronto Symphony Orchestra, returning to Rice as dean of Shepherd School

HOUSTON – (July 7, 2021) – Matthew Loden, an award-winning musician and symphony leader currently serving as the CEO of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, will become the next dean of Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.

Shepherd School presents virtual opera June 24 and 25: ‘L’enfant et les sortilèges’

Magical toys, the spoiled child who torments them and a story of redemption is the focus of "L'enfant et les sortilèges," the Rice University Shepherd School of Music's latest opera production, once again offered in a virtual format due to the ongoing pandemic.

Rice Shepherd School student, alum winners of Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

Rice Shepherd School student Emily Treigle and alum Duke Kim '18 were named grand finals winners of the 2021 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.

At home with Shepherd School musicians: Instrument demos available online

7 nights of streaming: Spring chamber music festival goes virtual

Even as many performance venues remain shuttered, Rice University Shepherd School students continue to do what they do best. The biannual Chamber Music Festival will once again be offered in a virtual format through the school's YouTube channel May 17-23.