When Sallie Shepherd Perkins entered into an agreement with Rice University to endow the Shepherd School of Music, it was a realization of her lifelong dream and a testament to her love of music. Her gift laid the foundation from which one of the nation’s premier music schools has grown and flourished, preparing young musicians to succeed in the world of classical music and beyond.

The Shepherd School of Music provides a dedicated faculty of artist-teachers, extraordinary performance opportunities, beautiful facilities, and an unparalleled education at one of America’s premiere universities.

Houston, TX 77005

713-348-4854

To ensure that our students are fully prepared to meet the demands of the profession, we have created an instructional area entitled Music Career and Skills Enhancement. Specific courses are designed to complement the Shepherd School’s superb musical and academic training to help students transition to professional life. Additionally, Rice University’s Center for Career Development supports alumni through career counseling and access to career resources.

KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)

Music Faculty: 46 full time, 0 adjunct

Brass • Composition • Conducting • Musicology • Organ • Piano • Strings and Harp • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds and Percussion

Undergraduate Programs / Graduate Programs

✔=Yes   ✖=No   ◯=Under consideration

✔ Shifting semester start and/or end dates?

✔ Changes to class and/or ensemble sizes?

✔ Shifting more coursework online?

✔ Requiring masks for students, faculty, staff?

✔ Reducing on-campus housing density, if provided?

Does the school plan to test all for COVID-19 at term start, then periodically? ✔

Does the school plan changes to tuition and/or room & board fees? ✖