Lilly, Chan perform with Houston Symphony, strengthening Shepherd School ties
The Houston Symphony’s classical subscription series concerts Sept. 27 and 28 marked an early highlight for the Shepherd School of Music’s newest faculty, whose performances drew standing ovations from the audience.
Shepherd School to reimagine ‘The Magic Flute’ with artistic collaboration, student focus
A daring prince, a beautiful princess, an evil queen and a birdman all collide in a world where trials of wisdom test the limits of faith and devotion.
‘Momentum and Majesty’: Shepherd School to enjoy night of energy, color, emotion
The concert will open with John Adams’ high-octane “Short Ride in a Fast Machine,” followed by Ottorino Respighi’s shimmering “Fontane di Roma” and Johannes Brahms’ deeply expressive Fourth Symphony.
One year in, Momentous strategic plan accelerates Rice’s path toward bold future
One year after launching its ambitious 10-year strategic plan, Momentous: Personalized Scale for Global Impact, Rice is already seeing the transformative results of its bold vision.
Bees, poetry and sound: ‘The Fruit and the Work’ takes flight at Shepherd School
The piece explored the evolving relationship between humans and honeybees through music, poetry, electronic sound and visual design.
Fischer premieres Brandt concerto to celebrate Shepherd School’s milestone season
Professor of cello Norman Fischer was the soloist in the premiere, which marked the first of four debuts still to come this season in a multiyear initiative of seven faculty commissions.
New Shepherd School faculty step into Houston spotlight with symphony performances
The Shepherd School of Music’s newest faculty members are already making their mark on Houston’s vibrant arts scene.
Shepherd School season to open under Harth-Bedoya’s direction
The Shepherd School will open its 2025-26 season with two concerts led by its new distinguished resident director of orchestras, Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya.
Shepherd School’s Stude, Duncan halls get sophisticated makeover
The project team aimed to retain the existing visual identity of the performance halls while improving functionality, comfort and safety.
‘SPILL’ recognized at Houston Theater Awards; Shepherd School collaborators among winners
The honors reflect both the technical ambition of “SPILL” and the artistry of its creative team.
Rice’s Shepherd School of Music announces 2025-26 season
With orchestral, chamber, opera and recital programs, the milestone season showcases the excellence of Shepherd’s students and faculty alongside appearances by distinguished guest artists.
Bridging cultures through music in China
Five students joined peers from 30 institutions across Asia, Europe and North America to form the NextGen Symphony, a first-of-its-kind international orchestra.
Language, legacy and la dolce vita: Shepherd School students explore the roots of opera in Italy
The program is designed to deepen students’ fluency in a language essential to the operatic tradition.
Shepherd School’s Ana María Martínez earns top honor from state of Texas
Martínez joins a distinguished list of honorees that includes fellow and former appointees Norah Jones, Miranda Lambert, Alecia Lawyer, Kevin Prufer and Letitia Huckaby.
When Rice feels like family: 2 deans, 2 daughters, an unforgettable commencement
It’s not every year that commencement features school deans wearing two hats — as academic leaders and as proud parents. Rice celebrated a rare and heartfelt milestone when two graduating seniors received their diplomas from their own parents.
