Shepherd School of Music

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Shepherd School of Music

Type	Private
Established	1974
Dean	Matthew Loden
Academic staff	64
Undergraduates	100
Postgraduates	175
Location	Houston , Texas , U.S.
Website	music.rice.edu

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The Shepherd School of Music is a music school located on the campus of Rice University in Houston, Texas. From its inception in 1974^[2] under dean Samuel Jones, the Shepherd School has emphasized orchestral, chamber music, and opera as the central elements of its performing curriculum. The Shepherd School offers comprehensive musical education programs, including Bachelor of Music (BMus), Master of Music (MMus), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), and Artist Diploma degrees.