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Rice University - Shepherd School of Music

In just 30 years, Rice's Shepherd School of Music has become one of the nation's most prestigious major university-level music programs. The school has attracted an international student body and faculty whose impact on the cultural life of Rice and greater Houston is apparent everywhere . It is housed in an extraordinary facility: Alice Pratt Brown Hall, a showplace of the entire university.

The $22 million facility represents the heart of the Shepherd School's rise to excellence. The grand foyer invites audiences to enter some of the finest performance spaces in the city. Its Stude Concert Hall, Duncan Recital Hall, and Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall enjoy outstanding acoustics and attract audiences of more than 70,000 music lovers each year. Farther inside the building, long hallways of practice and chamber music rooms, recording studios, and faculty studios resonate with energy.

Shepherd School students take applied music lessons and core music courses from some of the most accomplished faculty in the nation and perform in ensembles with other musicians on the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.
 

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    Rice University - Shepherd School of Music

    Rice University, 6100 Main Street
    Houston, TX 77005

    Phone: 713-348-4854

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    09/11/10	Shepherd School of Music: Rice Chorale - 09/11/01 - In Memoriam Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music: Rice Chorale - 09/11/01 - In Memoriam Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall September 11, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Rice Chorale - 09/11/01 - In Memoriam, Saturday, September 11, at 7pm The Rice Chorale directed by Thomas Jaber will lead in a time of reflection and dedication by offering a performance of Durufle's Requiem. Please join us for the first event of the 2010-2011 Shepherd School Performance Calendar. Scheduled Program:  Durufle's Requiem
    09/18/10	Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - The Webster Trio Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - The Webster Trio Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 18, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital, Saturday, September 18, at 8pm Featuring: The Webster Trio (pictured) Leone Buyse, flute Michael Webster, clarinet Robert Moeling, piano Scheduled Program: Arthur Gottschalk - Sonatina Casada (2000) for flute and clarinet Bohuslav Martinu - Sonata for flute and piano Karim Al-Zand - Cabinet of...
    09/21/10	Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - Susanne Mentzer and Brian Connelly Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - Susanne Mentzer and Brian Connelly Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 21, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital, Tuesday, September 21, at 8pm Featuring: Susanne Mentzer, (pictured) mezzo-soprano Brian Connelly, piano From an introduction to opera as a teenage usher at the Santa Fe Opera American Susanne Mentzer has become one of today's foremost mezzo-sopranos. Recognized for her generous vocal and interpretive gifts, she is widely admired...
    09/26/10	Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 26, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Guest Artist Recital, Sunday, September 26, at 3pm. Featuring: Katherine Kemler, flute Kimberly Houser, harp both from Louisiana State University. Katherine Kemler   (pictured, photograph by Christian Steiner) is the Charles and Mary Barré Alumni Professor of Flute at Louisiana State...
    09/28/10	Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital - All Chopin Program Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital - All Chopin Program Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 28, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Guest Artist Recital, Tuesday, September 28, at 8pm. Featuring: Henri-Paul Sicsic, piano from the University of Toronto and Shepherd School alumnus. Henri-Paul Sicsic (pictured)  is equally respected as a teacher, a mentor to his students, and as a pianist, striving to be the living...
    09/30/10	Shepherd School of Music Faculty and Guest Artist Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Faculty and Guest Artist Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 30, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty and Guest Artist Recital, Thursday, September 30, at 8pm. Featuring: Norman Fischer, cello Jeanne Kierman, piano Michael Webster, clarinet Curtis Macomber, violin (guest) Kenneth Goldsmith, violin Maria Lambros, viola (pictured, guest) Scheduled Program: Carter - Tre Duetti (for violin and cello;...
    10/01/10- 10/02/10	Shepherd School of Music Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall October 1-October 2, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, Friday-Saturday, October 1-2, at 8pm. Featuring: Larry Rachleff, (pictured) music director LARRY RACHLEFF Professor of Music and Music Director, Shepherd School Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, 2003-04 is Larry Rachleff’s eighth season as Music Director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic. This is his twelfth season as Professor of...
    10/03/10	Shepherd School of Music Chamber Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music Chamber Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall October 3, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra, Sunday, October 3, at 8pm. Featuring: Larry Rachleff, (pictured) music director LARRY RACHLEFF Professor of Music and Music Director, Shepherd School Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, 2003-04 is Larry Rachleff’s eighth season as Music Director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic. This is his twelfth season as Professor of Conducting and...
    10/04/10	Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - Benjamin Kamins, David Kirk, Desmond Hoebig and Timothy Pitts Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - Benjamin Kamins, David Kirk, Desmond Hoebig and Timothy Pitts Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall October 4, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital, Monday, October 4, at 8pm. Featuring: Benjamin Kamins,  bassoon David Kirk, (pictured) tuba Desmond Hoebig, cello Timothy Pitts, double bass Scheduled Program: Richard Lavenda - What He Said (for cello, bassoon, double bass, and tuba; Premiere) Mozart - Sonata for Bassoon and Cello, K....
    10/06/10	Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music for Winds Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music for Winds Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall October 6, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Chamber Music for Winds, Wednesday, October 6, at 8pm. Featuring: Students of the Shepherd School. Scheduled Program: TBD
    10/07/10	Shepherd School of Music: SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music: SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall October 7, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents SYZYGY, New Music at Rice.   Thursday, October 7 at 8pm in Duncan Recital Hall - Alice Pratt Brown Hall. Featuring: Bernard Rands, (pictured, Photo © by Jack Mitchell) guest composer Through more than a hundred published works and many recordings, Bernard Rands is established as a major figure in contemporary music....
    10/17/10	Shepherd School of Music 20/21 Contemporary Ensemble Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music 20/21 Contemporary Ensemble Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall October 17, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the 20/21 Contemporary Ensemble, Sunday, October 17, at 2:30pm. Scheduled Program: Krzysztof Penderecki - Clarinet Quartet (for clarinet, violin, viola, and cello) György Ligeti - The Alphabet from Nonsense Madrigals (for chamber choir) Arvo Pärt - Solfeggio (for chamber choir) John Adams - Scratchband (for amplified chamber ensemble) and a piece by...
    10/19/10	Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - Susanne Mentzer Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - Susanne Mentzer Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall October 19, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital, Tuesday, October 19, at 8pm. Featuring: Susanne Mentzer, (pictured) mezzo-soprano "The mezzo's vocally impeccable, emotionally compelling performance proved that she is among the premier art-song interpreters of our day. Her rich, vibrant sound retains its warmth from top to bottom and throughout its broad dynamic range, and she draws the listener...
    10/31/10	Shepherd School of Music Chamber Orchestra - Contemporary Music Concert Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music Chamber Orchestra - Contemporary Music Concert Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall October 31, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra - Contemporary Music Concert, Sunday, October 31, at 4pm. Featuring: Cristian Macelaru, (pictured) conductor Romanian conductor Cristian Macelaru is also a violinist and composer whose accomplishments demonstrate his impressive capabilities as a multidimensional musician. After attending the Aspen Music...
    11/06/10	Shepherd School of Music Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall November 6, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, Saturday, November 6, at 8pm. Featuring: Larry Rachleff, music director LARRY RACHLEFF Professor of Music and Music Director, Shepherd School Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, 2003-04 is Larry Rachleff’s eighth season as Music Director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic. This is his twelfth season as Professor of Conducting and Music Director...
    02/11/11- 02/13/11	Ravel's Spain With Bolero Jones Hall for the Performing Arts Ravel's Spain With Bolero Presented by Houston Symphony and Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts February 11-February 13, 2011 The Houston Symphony presents Ravel's Spain With Bolero, Friday-Saturday, February 11-12  at 8pm, and Sunday, February 13 at 2:30pm, in Jones Hall. Delight in Maurice Ravel’s most flavorful music. The Houston Symphony, in collaboration with Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, will perform Ravel’s comedic one-act opera, The Spanish Hour. After the electrifying Rapsodie...

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    04/30/10	Shepherd School of Music Alumni Organ Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Alumni Organ Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall April 30, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents an Alumni Organ Recital. Scheduled Program:  A recital celebrating the teaching career of Clyde Holloway. CLYDE HOLLOWAY came to prominence in 1964 when he won the National Young Artists Competition of the American Guild of Organists in Philadelphia. This achievement inaugurated a distinguished concert career that continues to receive high acclaim throughout the United States where...
    04/23/10	Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall April 23, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra. Featuring:  Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice Chorale Combined Choruses of the University of Houston Larry Rachleff, (pictured) music director Annamarie Zmolek, soprano Sishel Claverie, mezzo-soprano Brenton Ryan, tenor Marcus DeLoach, bass Scheduled...
    04/22/10	Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall April 22, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra, Larry Rachleff (pictured) music director. Scheduled Program:  Betty Beath - River Songs (Susan Lorette Dunn, soprano); Ferdinand David - Concertino for Bassoon and Orchestra, Op. 12 (Gwen Seaton, soloist; and Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter.”
    04/20/10	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital and Master Class - Ronald Barron, trombone Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital and Master Class - Ronald Barron, trombone Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall April 20, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Guest Artist Recital and Master Class. Featuring:  Ronald Barron, (pictured) trombone,  formerly Principal Trombonist of the Boston Symphony. Scheduled Program:    Ropartz - Piece in E-flat Minor, and Clarke - Bride of the Waves. About Ronald Barron:  RONALD...
    04/18/10	Shepherd School of Music: Brass and Organ Concert Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music: Brass and Organ Concert Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall April 18, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Brass and Organ Concert. Featuring: Shepherd School students and organist Phillip Kloeckner (pictured). Scheduled Program: Members of the Shepherd School Brass Ensemble, Marie Speziale, director, and organist Phillip Kloeckner perform music of Gigout, Widor, Karg-Elert, Carlyle Sharpe, Daniel Pinkham, and Gabrieli.
    04/17/10	Shepherd School REMLABS: under_cored (Electronic Music Concert) Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre Shepherd School REMLABS: under_cored (Electronic Music Concert) Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre April 17, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music REMLABS (Rice Computer and Electronic Music Labs) presents under_cored,  its annual electronic music concert of student work created in the studios with a focus on interactivity and live performance. This event will feature new works by Bachicha, Halka, McClure, and others. Rice Electro-Acoustic Music Labs (REMLABS) contains everything necessary for even the most demanding audio and visual projects....
    04/14/10	Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music for Winds Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music for Winds Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall April 14, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Chamber Music for Winds, featuring students of the Shepherd School. Scheduled Program:  TBD.
    04/12/10	Shepherd School of Music Shepherd School Collegium Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall Shepherd School of Music Shepherd School Collegium Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall April 12, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Collegium, the Shepherd School’s early music ensemble, directed by Peter Loewen, performing Monday, April 12, at 7:30pm in  Hirsch Orchestra Rehearsal Hall - Alice Pratt Brown Hall. Collegium performs works for a variety of ensembles representing the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque by such composers as Ockeghem, Dowland, Monteverdi, Praetorius, and Muffat. Pictured: ...
    04/10/10	Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music Festival: Spotlight on Paris Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music Festival: Spotlight on Paris Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall April 10, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Chamber Music Festival: Spotlight on Paris. From morning to evening for an entire day, this festival will include music written by composers from Paris. Works include Ravel’s String Quartet and Sonata for Violin and Cello, Debussy’s String Quartet and Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp, Fauré’s Piano Quintet No. 2, both Piano Quartets and his Piano Trio,...
    04/09/10	Shepherd School of Music Shepherd School Percussion Ensemble Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music Shepherd School Percussion Ensemble Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall April 9, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Percussion Ensemble.   Richard Brown, director.  Scheduled Program: An entertaining evening of percussion and jazz arrangements, featuring "Shifty" by Dennis DeSantis, "Table Music" by Thierry de Mey, "Ogoun Badagris" by Christopher Rouse, and "Petite Suite" by Robert Suderberg, as well as works by Mozart and Duke...
    04/02/10	WindSync - The Ballad of Robin Hood (Premiere) Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall WindSync - The Ballad of Robin Hood (Premiere) Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music and The Music Bus Tour at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall April 2, 2010 WindSync, an innovative woodwind chamber music group, is back by popular demand at Duncan Recital Hall, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. The performance features a world premiere of Garett Schumann’s The Ballad of Robin Hood. The piece is a WindSync commission, expanding the repertoire of music for woodwind quintet that includes dramatization and choreography. It chronicles the fable of Robin Hood using...
    03/31/10	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital - Andrew Jennings, violin Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital - Andrew Jennings, violin Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall March 31, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Guest Artist Recital. Featuring:  Andrew Jennings, (pictured) violin from the University of Michigan. Scheduled:    The complete (50) Caprice Variations for solo violin (1970) by George Rochberg. About Andrew Jennings:  His principal teachers were Ivan Galamian, Alexander Schneider, Pamela Gearhart and Raphael Druian. He was a...
    03/28/10	Shepherd School of Music Campanile Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music Campanile Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall March 28, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Campanile Orchestra .   Cristian Macelaru, (pictured) conductor. Scheduled Program:  Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from “Eugene Onegin”; Humperdinck - Three Excerpts from Hansel and Gretel; Sibelius - Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 39. 8:00 p.m., Stude Concert Hall Free admission
    03/25/10- 03/29/10	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Opera: A Little Night Music Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre Rice University Shepherd School of Music Opera: A Little Night Music Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre March 25-March 29, 2010 Shepherd School Opera and the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra present  A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim. Richard Bado, conductor; Debra Dickinson, director. Promises, lies, love triangles and a parade of beautifully hand-painted costumes will be on display for all to see at the Shepherd School of Music when the opera program and chamber orchestra present Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music." Conducted by Richard Bado, director of...
    03/21/10	Celebrate Bach! Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall Celebrate Bach! Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall March 21, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Celebrate Bach! Celebrate Bach! features Rice University Faculty member and United Nations Association International Choir Director  Phillip Kloeckner (pictured) in an organ recital played in honor and celebration of the 325th birthday of J. S. Bach. Scheduled Program: • Toccata and Fugue in D-Minor (BWV 565) • Trio Sonata No. 4 • Wachet...
    02/21/10	Hope for Haiti Benefit Concert Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Hope for Haiti Benefit Concert Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall February 21, 2010 Students of The Shepherd School of Music are hosting the "Hope for Haiti Benefit Concert" to help raise funds for the people of a broken nation. Sunday, Feb 21, 2010, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm  in Sheperd School of Music RICE STUDE CONCERT HALL.  Cost: Good will donation. The program will include works such as the Finale from Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata (played by Jon Kimura Parker), Barber's Adagio for Strings, Rachmaninoff's Vocalise, and...
    02/21/10	Shepherd School Student Haiti Relief Concert Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Student Haiti Relief Concert Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall February 21, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Shepherd School Student Haiti Relief Concert. Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Stude Concert Hall, Alice Pratt Brown Hall, Rice University. Students of The Shepherd School of Music are hosting the Hope for Haiti Benefit Concert to help raise funds for the people of a broken nation. The program will include works such as the Finale from Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata (played by Jon Kimura Parker),...
    02/13/10	Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall February 13, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra, Larry Rachleff music director. Scheduled Program:  Handel Suite from “Water Music”; Haydn Symphony No. 96 in D Major, “Miracle”; Ethan Greene A Mouthful of Gravel (2009; Premiere)(Cristian Macelaru, conductor); and Lalo Schifrin Tangos Concertantes (Cho-Liang Lin, violin).
    02/12/10	Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall February 12, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, Larry Rachleff music director. Scheduled Program:  Sibelius "Night Ride and Sunrise, Op. 55"; Rachmaninoff "Isle of the Dead, Op. 29"; Mozart "Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466" (Jeewon Lee, soloist; Cristian Macelaru, conductor); and R. Strauss "Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28".
    02/05/10	Shepherd School of Music: SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music: SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 5, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents SYZYGY, New Music at Rice.    Scheduled Program:  Yehudi Wyner - Cadenza! (for piano and clarinet); Pierre Jalbert - String Trio; Anthony Brandt - Focus (for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, harp, piano, and percussion); Esa-Pekka Salonen - Meeting (for clarinet and harpsichord); and Steven Mackey - Gaggle and Flock (for string octet). Performers include:...
    02/04/10	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 4, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring:  Benjamin Kamins, bassoon Leone Buyse, (pictured)  flute Thomas Jaber, piano Scheduled:   Program: Couperin - Concert Royale in A Major; C.P.E. Bach - Sonata in A Minor for Solo Flute; Glière - Impromptu and Humoresque (for bassoon and piano); and Jan Bach - Duetudes for Flute and Bassoon.
    02/02/10	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 2, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring:  Cho-Liang Lin, violin Desmond Hoebig, (pictured) cello Jon Kimura Parker, piano Scheduled:   All-Brahms Program: Sonata in F Major for Piano and Cello, Op. 99; Sonata in A Major for Piano and Violin, Op. 100; and Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 101.
    02/01/10	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital: Sohyoung Park, piano Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital: Sohyoung Park, piano Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 1, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring:  Sohyoung Park (pictured), piano Scheduled:   Program: Mozart - Rondo in A Minor, K. 511; Chopin - 12 Etudes, Op. 10; and Chopin - Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58.
    01/30/10	Rice University Shepherd Society Family Concert: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Rice University Shepherd Society Family Concert: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall January 30, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd Society Family Concert.  Saturday, January 30, at 11:00 AM, in Stude Concert Hall - Alice Pratt Brown Hall. Join us for the mischievous pranks of the Tom Sawyer of classical music – Till Eulenspiegel! His impetuous story is told through the energetic music of Richard Strauss. Conducted by Larry Rachleff and narrated by Rachel Buchman, the performance will feature the Shepherd School...
    01/27/10	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall January 27, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring:  Michael Webster, clarinet Cho-Liang Lin, (pictured) violin Kathleen Winkler, violin Ivo-Jan van der Werff, viola Desmond Hoebig, cello Robert Moeling, piano Scheduled:   Program: Harbison - Variations (for clarinet, violin, and piano); Ravel - Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello; and Mozart - Quintet in A...
    01/24/10	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital - Steven Parker, solo trombone Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital - Steven Parker, solo trombone Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall January 24, 2010 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Guest Artist Recital. Featuring:  Steven Parker, solo trombone. Scheduled:   Presentation exploring the relationship of language and sound, bringing together many ways of communicating, from the contrapuntal language of J. S. Bach to the language of chimpanzees and Tuvan throat singing. Featuring electro-acoustic trombonist and...
    12/07/09	Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall December 7, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital, featuring Jon Kimura Parker, (pictured) piano. Scheduled Program:  Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique”; Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op.57 “Appassionata”; Stravinsky - Petrushka (arr. J.K. Parker); and works by John Adams and Chick Corea.
    12/04/09	Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall December 4, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, Larry Rachleff (pictured) music director. Scheduled Program:  Berlioz: Royal Hunt and Storm from Les Troyens Aaron Alon: Everest (2009) - Cristian Macelaru, conductor Dvorak: Symphony No. 6, in D Major, Op. 60
    12/03/09	Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall December 3, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra, Larry Rachleff music director. Scheduled Program:  Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 - Sergiu Luca, (pictured) soloist Ginestera: Variaciones concertantes, Op. 23
    12/02/09	Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music for Winds Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music for Winds Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall December 2, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Chamber Music for Winds, featuring students of the Shepherd School. Scheduled Program:  TBD.
    12/02/09	Shepherd School Electronic Music Concert Rice University - Rice Memorial Center Shepherd School Electronic Music Concert Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Rice Memorial Center December 2, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents an Electronic Music Concert, in the Robert H. Ray Memorial Courtyard at Rice Memorial Center . REMLABS (Rice Electro-Acoustic Music Labs) presents a concert of new electronic works by student composers. NOTE:  In case of inclement weather, this event will take place the following day, Dec. 3, 6:00 p.m., in Room 1133 of Alice Pratt Brown Hall.
    11/30/09- 12/01/09	Shepherd School of Music Rice Chorale Concert Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Rice Chorale Concert Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall November 30-December 1, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Rice Chorale Concert, Thomas Jaber, director. Featuring - Joseph Causby, organist Shepherd School Brass Quintet Sadie Turner, harp Chapelwood Chancel Bells (Andrea Jaber, director) Scheduled Program:  Britten - A Ceremony of Carols; Pinkham - Christmas Cantata; premieres of new choral works by Andrew Schneider and Jennifer Dirkes; and carol arrangements...
    11/24/09	CANCELLED Shepherd School of Music Composers' Orchestra Concert Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall CANCELLED Shepherd School of Music Composers' Orchestra Concert Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall November 24, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Composers' Orchestra Concert.   Featuring Orchestral works of graduate student composers of the Shepherd School – Luke Carlson, Christopher Goddard, Christopher Walczak, Andrew Nishikawa, and Nicolai Jacobson. Scheduled Program:  TBD.
    11/22/09	Shepherd School of Music Campanile Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music Campanile Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall November 22, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Campanile Orchestra .   Cristian Macelaru, (pictured) conductor. Scheduled Program:  Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Op. 29 “Polish.”
    11/20/09	Shepherd School of Music: SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music: SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall November 20, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents SYZYGY, New Music at Rice.   Cristian Macelaru, (pictured) conductor.  Performers include Kathleen Winkler, violin; SoJin Kim, violin; James Dunham, viola; Hillary Schoap, viola; Lachezar Kostov, cello; Catherine Ramirez, flute; Paula Page, harp; and Brian Connelly, piano. Scheduled Program:  Karim Al-Zand - Pattern Preludes (for solo piano); Richard...
    11/18/09	Shepherd School of Music Shepherd School Percussion Ensemble Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music Shepherd School Percussion Ensemble Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall November 18, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Percussion Ensemble.   Richard Brown, director.  An evening of percussion quartets written for a wide variety of percussion instruments ranging from traditional instruments to children’s toys (called “Happy Apples” pictured). Scheduled Program:  Works by Shostakovich, Christopher Rouse, Emmanuel...
    11/18/09	Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music for Winds Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Chamber Music for Winds Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall November 18, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Chamber Music for Winds, featuring students of the Shepherd School. Scheduled Program:  Music of Barber, Beethoven, and Stravinsky.
    11/11/09	Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall November 11, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital, featuring - Michael Webster, clarinet Benjamin Kamins, bassoon William VerMeulen, (pictured, photo by Eric Arbiter)  horn Robert Moeling, piano Scheduled Program:  Muczynski - Fantasy Trio for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano; Berwald - Quartet in E-flat Major for Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano; and Mozart - Quintet in E-flat Major for...
    11/09/09	Shepherd School of Music: Chamber Music for Brass Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music: Chamber Music for Brass Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall November 9, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Chamber Music for Brass, featuring students of the Shepherd School. Scheduled Program:  Music of Gabrieli, Shostakovich, Villa-Lobos, Stravinsky, and Ewald.
    11/07/09	Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall November 7, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, Larry Rachleff music director. Scheduled Program:  Tchaikovsky: Marche Slave, Op. 31 Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47 - Ying Fu, soloist; Cristian Macelaru, conductor Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947 version)
    11/05/09	Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall November 5, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital, featuring - Susanne Mentzer, (pictured) mezzo-soprano Timothy Pitts, double bass Charles Tauber, piano Kathleen Winkler, violin Scheduled Program:  Clarke - Three Old English Songs; Holst - Four Songs for Voice and Violin, Op. 35; Haydn - Twelve Scotch Folk Songs (selections); Clarke - Three Irish Country Songs with Violin; Glinka/Karr -...
    11/04/09- 11/10/09	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Opera Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre Rice University Shepherd School of Music Opera Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre November 4-November 10, 2009 Shepherd School Opera and the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra present  Prologue from Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss (pictured)  and Viva la Mamma! by Gaetano Donizetti. Richard Bado, conductor, Cristian Măcelaru, conductor (Nov. 10 performance), Debra Dickinson, director . The process of artistic creation holds a fascination for artists and audiences alike. This fall, The Shepherd School of Music presents two one-act...
    10/09/09	SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall October 9, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents SYZYGY, New Music at Rice. Scheduled Program: Augusta Read Thomas Cantos for Slava (for cello and piano); Donald Crockett The Ceiling of Heaven (for violin, viola, cello, and piano); and Arthur Gottschalk Brunetti Variations: Concerto for Violin and Bassoon with Chamber Orchestra. Performers include Kenneth Goldsmith, violin; Kathleen Winkler, violin; Ivo-Jan van der...
    10/06/09- 10/09/09	Brunetti Variations Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Brunetti Variations Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall October 6-October 9, 2009 Rice University - Shepherd School of Music presents Brunetti Variations. A double concerto for violin and bassoon with chamber orchestra, Brunetti Variations was written by Houston composer Arthur Gottschalk, (pictured) through support from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. Kenneth Goldsmith will be the violin soloist, and Benjamin Kamins the bassoon soloist, with Christian Macelaru conducting the chamber orchestra. Arthur...
    10/06/09	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall October 6, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring:  Kenneth Goldsmith, violin, James Dunham (pictured, photo by David Long, Shepherd School of Music, 2007), viola, Norman Fischer, cello, Benjamin Kamins, bassoon, and Shepherd School students. Scheduled Program: Vivaldi Concerto in F Major for Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Violin, and Continuo, P. 323; Brunetti Quintet in D Major for String Quartet and Bassoon; and Arthur...
    10/04/09	Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall October 4, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra, Larry Rachleff (pictured), music director. Scheduled Program:   Rossini: Overture to The Barber of Seville Schumann: Overture, Scherzo, and Finale, Op. 52 - Cristian Macelaru, conductor Bartók: Divertimento (1939) . Free Admission, no tickets required.
    10/02/09- 10/03/09	Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall October 2-October 3, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra, Larry Rachleff (pictured) music director. Scheduled Program:  Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2 Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73 Admission: Members of the Shepherd Society are entitled to 2 complimentary tickets to this performance. All tickets may be purchased by...
    09/23/09	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty and Guest Artist Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty and Guest Artist Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 23, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty and Guest Artist Recital. Featuring:  Sophia Silivos, violin (guest) , Jennifer Owen, violin (guest) ,Wayne Brooks, viola (guest) , Joan DerHovsepian (pictured),  viola, Christopher French, cello, Kevin Dvorak, cello (guest), Sonja Bruzauskas, mezzo-soprano. Scheduled:   A program of early 20th-century music for voice and string sextet: R. Strauss String...
    09/22/09	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 22, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring:  Eric Halen (pictured, photo by Eric Arbitar) , violin, Janet Rarick, oboe, Benjamin Kamins, bassoon ,Thomas Jaber, harpsichord ,Paul Ellison, double bass. Scheduled:  A program of Baroque music with works by Telemann, Handel, Piatti, and Couperin. 8:00 p.m., Duncan Recital Hall Free Admission. No tickets required.
    09/21/09	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 21, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featured performer:  Susan Lorette Dunn (pictured), soprano. Scheduled Program:   A program entitled “Dream with Me” featuring songs and chamber music of André Previn, Leonard Bernstein, William Walton, and Ottorino Respighi. Other Performers include Kenneth Goldsmith, violin; Cristian Macelaru, violin; James Dunham, viola; Norman...
    09/18/09	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - The Webster Trio Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital - The Webster Trio Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 18, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital - The Webster Trio. Featuring:  Leone Buyse, flute, Michael Webster, clarinet, Robert Moeling, piano. Scheduled Program: Debussy Petite Suite (arrangements); Richard Toensing Mysterion(Premiere); Libby Larsen Barn Dances; Ton De Leeuw Sonatine; Chopin Mazurka, Op. 6 No. 1; Louis Moreau Gottschalk Souvenir de Cuba and Souvenir de la...
    09/17/09	Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Rice University Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall September 17, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Scheduled performers:  Cho-Liang Lin (pictured), violin, James Dunham, viola, Norman Fischer, cello, Jon Kimura Parker, piano. Scheduled Program: Schumann Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47; and Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 G Minor, Op. 25. 8:00 p.m., Duncan Recital Hall Free Admission. No tickets required.
    09/11/09	09/11/01 - In Memoriam Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall 09/11/01 - In Memoriam Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall September 11, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents 09/11/01 - In Memoriam. The Rice Chorale directed by Thomas Jaber will lead in a time of reflection and dedication by offering the Houston concert premiere of the Requiem by British composer Peter Johns. Faculty performers include Leone Buyse, flute; Michael Webster, clarinet; and Benjamin Kamins, bassoon. 8:00 p.m., Stude Concert Hall Free Admission. No tickets required.
    05/02/09	Shepherd School of Music: A Chamber Music Concert for Children Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall Shepherd School of Music: A Chamber Music Concert for Children Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall May 2, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents A Chamber Music Concert for Children . Featuring: Performers include Rachel Buchman, narrator and vocalist; Carol Rankin, guest pianist; Sonja Harasim, violinist; and Daniel Williamson, vocalist. Scheduled Program: A program entitled Elephants and Other Large Friends featuring The Story of Babar for piano and narrator, with...
    04/28/09	CANCELLED Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall CANCELLED Shepherd School of Music Guest Artist Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall April 28, 2009 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Guest Artist Recital. Featuring: Albina Shagimuratova (pictured), soprano Grant Loehnig, piano Scheduled Program: Music of Mozart, Verdi, and others.
    04/17/09	Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall April 17, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a concert by the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra. Featuring: Larry Rachleff (pictured), music director. Scheduled Program: Program: Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 (Mi-Jong Lee, soloist; Cristian Macelaru, conductor); and Stravinsky - The Rite of Spring.
    04/16/09	Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall April 16, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a concert by the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra. Featuring: Larry Rachleff (pictured), music director. Scheduled Program: Richard Lavenda - Iconography (2009, Premiere); Vaughan Williams - Oboe Concerto in A Minor (Robert Atherholt, soloist); and Dvorák - Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22.
    04/14/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital: Lynn Harrell and Colleagues Finale Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital: Lynn Harrell and Colleagues Finale Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall April 14, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital:  Lynn Harrell and Colleagues Finale.  Lynn Harrell’s final concert as a faculty member of the Shepherd School. Featuring: Lynn Harrell (pictured), cello.  Additional performers Kathleen Winkler, violin; Cho-Liang Lin, violin; Ivo-Jan van der Werff, viola; James Dunham, viola; and others. Scheduled Program: Telemann - Viola Concerto in...
    04/06/09	Shepherd School REMLABS: SoundBox ’09 Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre Shepherd School REMLABS: SoundBox ’09 Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre April 6, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music REMLABS presents SoundBox ’09, a concert of new interactive and multimedia works by student composers. Rice Electro-Acoustic Music Labs (REMLABS) contains everything necessary for even the most demanding audio and visual projects. The hardware setup for 2007-08 includes a new Apple MacPro Intel Machine, four Apple G5 PPC computers, a Digidesign HD System, a Digi02, three MBox systems, three...
    04/01/09	Shepherd School Percussion Ensemble Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Percussion Ensemble Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall April 1, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents the Shepherd School Percussion Ensemble.  Richard Brown, director. Scheduled Program: Tan Dun - Elegy: Snow in June; Lou Harrison - Violin Concerto (Eric Siu, soloist); Mendelssohn - Scherzo from Octet; Rich O’Meara - jh variations; Marta Ptaszynska - Linear Constructions in Space; Bill Cahn - Ching (for small Chinese cymbals); and works by Greg Tsalikis and Casey Cangelosi.
    03/29/09	Shepherd School Campanile Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Campanile Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall March 29, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a performance by the Shepherd School Campanile Orchestra. Featuring: Campanile Orchestra Cristian Macelaru (pictured), conductor Scheduled Program: Beethoven - Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 60; and Stravinsky - Selections from “The Firebird.”
    03/28/09	Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall March 28, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a performance by the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra. Featuring: Larry Rachleff (pictured),  music director Scheduled Program: Barber - Overture to “The School for Scandal,” Op. 5; and Bruckner - Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, “Romantic.”
    03/27/09- 03/29/09	Exploring the Mind Through Music Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall Exploring the Mind Through Music Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall March 27-March 29, 2009 Rice University - Shepherd School of Music presents Exploring the Mind Through Music, Friday through Sunday, March 27 through March 29. The conference will bring together distinguished scientists, composers and musicians to discuss music's role in human cognition and behavior. Speakers include: Dr. Jonathan Berger, Co-director of the Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts at Stanford University Dr. Anthony Brandt,...
    03/23/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall March 23, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring: Kathleen Winkler, violin Ivo-Jan van der Werff, viola Brinton Averil Smith (pictured), cello Timothy Pitts, double bass Scheduled Program: Tartaglia Fantasia for Viola and Bass (on Themes of Marin Marais); Schulhoff Concertino for Flute, Viola, and Bass; and Dvorˇák String Quintet in G Major, Op. 77.
    03/22/09	Shepherd School of Music: Chamber Music for Brass and Organ Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall Shepherd School of Music: Chamber Music for Brass and Organ Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall March 22, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Chamber Music for Brass and Organ. Featuring: Shepherd School students and organist Phillip Kloeckner (pictured). Scheduled Program: Music of Gabrieli, Pinkham, Widor, Speer, Strauss, and Karg-Elert.
    03/19/09- 03/21/09	Shepherd School of Music: Don Giovanni Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music: Don Giovanni Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall March 19-March 21, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music Shepherd School Opera and the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra present Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadè Mozart (pictured). Featuring: Shepherd School Opera and the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra  Richard Bado, conductor Vera Calábria, guest director
    03/11/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall March 11, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring: Sergiu Luca (pictured, photo by Doug Beghtel), violin Brian Connelly, piano Scheduled Program: Schumann - Sonata in D Minor, Op. 121; and Schubert - Fantasie in C Major, D. 934. Performance on an 1826 Graf piano and an 1829 Sawicki violin.
    02/26/09	Shepherd School: Chamber Music for Brass Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School: Chamber Music for Brass Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 26, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents Chamber Music for Brass. Featuring: Shepherd School students Scheduled Program: Music of Frackenpohl, Koetsier, Stevens, and Morley.
    02/25/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 25, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring: Cho-Liang Lin, violin Lynn Harrell, cello William VerMeulen, horn Jon Kimura Parker, piano Scheduled Program: Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Cello; Brahms - Horn Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40; and Tchaikovsky - Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50. Pictured:  Cho-Liang Lin, violin, photographed by J. Henry Fair.
    02/25/09	Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall February 25, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a performance by the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra. Featuring: Larry Rachleff, music director Scheduled Program: Cristian Macelaru (pictured) conducts a program of works by student composers, including Florie Namir, Asaf Peres, and JR Paredes.
    02/23/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 23, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring: Ivo-Jan van der Werff, viola Brian Connelly, piano Scheduled Program: York Bowen - Sonata No. 1 in C Minor; Bach - Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027; Clarke - Passacaglia; and Shostakovich Sonata, Op. 147.
    02/19/09	An Evening with Renée Fleming - The Shepherd School Opera Gala Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall An Evening with Renée Fleming - The Shepherd School Opera Gala Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall February 19, 2009 Internationally acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming will grace the stage of Rice University's Stude Concert Hall as the Shepherd School of Music celebrates “An Evening with Renée Fleming -- The Shepherd School Opera Gala” Feb. 19. The evening features Fleming in a concert and gala to benefit the school's opera program, which is quickly gaining national attention, and increase endowed scholarship funds at the school. Fleming will first...
    02/15/09	Shepherd School Alumni Organ Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall Shepherd School Alumni Organ Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall February 15, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents an Alumni Organ Recital. Featuring: Paul Meier, organist Scheduled Program: Muffat - Toccata prima from “Apparatus musico-Organisticus”; J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in E Major, BWV 566; Franck - Chorale No. 1 in E Major; Duruflé - Suite, Op. 5; and more.
    02/09/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 9, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring: Kathleen Winkler, violin Ivo-Jan van der Werff, viola Brinton Averil Smith, cello Evelyn Chen (pictured), piano (guest) Scheduled Program: Schumann - Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47; and Brahms - Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8.
    02/07/09	Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall February 7, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a performance by the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra .  Featuring: Larry Rachleff, music director. Scheduled Program: Ana Paola Santillán Alcocer - Nemesis (2008)(Cristian Macelaru, conductor); Copland - Music for the Theatre (Cristian Macelaru, pictured, conductor); and Haydn - Symphony No. 101 in D Major, “The Clock.”
    02/05/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 5, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring: Janet Rarick, oboe Benjamin Kamins, bassoon Eric Halen, violin Paul Ellison, double bass Thomas Jaber, harpsichord Scheduled Program: Music of Vivaldi, Handel, Telemann, Schaffrath, and C.P.E. Bach. Pictured:  Antonio Vivaldi.
    02/03/09	Shepherd School Chamber Music Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Chamber Music Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 3, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Chamber Music Recital.  Featuring: Faculty pianist Brian Connelly and Shepherd School students perform in a program commemorating the 200th anniversary of Felix Mendelssohn’s (pictured) birth. Scheduled Program: Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 49; and Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 66.
    02/03/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall February 3, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring: Kenneth Goldsmith, violin Cho-Liang Lin, violin Ivo-Jan van der Werff, viola James Dunham, viola Norman Fischer, cello Lynn Harrell, cello Meghan Tarkington, soprano (guest) Jo Anne Ritacca, piano (guest) Brian Connelly, piano and Shepherd School students Scheduled Program: All-Mendelssohn...
    02/01/09	Shepherd School: 20/21 Contemporary Music Ensemble Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall Shepherd School: 20/21 Contemporary Music Ensemble Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Hirsch Orchestra Reh.Hall February 1, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents 20/21 Contemporary Music Ensemble.  Featuring: 20/21 Contemporary Music Ensemble featuring Shepherd School students. Scheduled Program: Michel van der Aa - Mask (2006); Kaija Saariaho - Lichtbogen (1986); and a premiere by Kenneth Stewart. Pictured:  composer Michel van der Aa, photo by Marco Borggreve.
    02/01/09	Shepherd School: Alumni Organ Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall Shepherd School: Alumni Organ Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall February 1, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents an Alumni Organ Recital .  Featuring: Bruce Power, organist Scheduled Program: Music of Franck, Dupré, J.S. Bach, Messiaen.
    01/30/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital: Thomas Jaber and Friends: 20th Anniversary Concert Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital: Thomas Jaber and Friends: 20th Anniversary Concert Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall January 30, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital:  Thomas Jaber and Friends: 20th Anniversary Concert. Featuring: Thomas Jaber, piano Andrea Jaber, mezzo-soprano (guest) Susanne Mentzer (pictured), mezzo-soprano Kenneth Goldsmith, violin Leone Buyse, flute Janet Rarick, oboe Benjamin Kamins, bassoon Scheduled Program: Music of Massenet,...
    01/29/09- 01/31/09	Shepherd School Opera Scenes Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre Shepherd School Opera Scenes Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Wortham Opera Theatre January 29-January 31, 2009 The Shepherd School of Music presents Shepherd School Opera in a recital of scenes from opera theater. A recital of scenes from opera theater, featuring excerpts from works including Britten’s Albert Herring, Strauss’ Arabella, Copland’s The Tender Land, Handel’s Alcina, Floyd’s Susannah, and other operas.
    01/24/09	Shepherd School of Music Young People's Concert 2009 Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall Shepherd School of Music Young People's Concert 2009 Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Stude Concert Hall January 24, 2009 The Shepherd School of Music presents their Young People’s Concert 2009. Join us for the jazzy American music of Aaron Copland (pictured), with a vivid story written by children from Houston. Narrated by Rachel Buchman, the performance will feature the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra conducted by Cristian Macelaru. Recommended for ages 5+.
    01/23/09	SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall SYZYGY, New Music at Rice Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall January 23, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents SYZYGY, New Music at Rice.  Featuring Joan Tower, guest composer . Scheduled Program: Joan Tower - Rain Waves (for violin, clarinet, and piano; 1997); Karim Al-Zand - Pattern Preludes (for solo piano; 2005); Kurt Stallmann - Dear Ms. Lia (for solo performer with electronics; 2009; Premiere); and Joan Tower - Trio Cavany (for piano trio; 2007)
    01/21/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall January 21, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring: Kathleen Winkler (pictured), violin Ivo-Jan van der Werff, viola Norman Fischer, cello Jeanne Kierman, piano Scheduled Program: Mozart - Quartet for Piano and Strings in G Minor, KV 478; and Brahms - Quartet for Piano and Strings in C Minor, Op. 60.
    01/14/09	Shepherd School Faculty Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall January 14, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Featuring: Kenneth Goldsmith, violin Ivo-Jan van der Werff, viola Lynn Harrell (pictured), cello Robert Moeling, piano Scheduled Program: Beethoven - Duet with Two Eyeglasses Obbligato, WoO 32; Mozart - Divertimento in E-flat Major, KV 563; and Brahms - Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 87.
    01/12/09	Shepherd School Faculty and Guest Artist Recital Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall Shepherd School Faculty and Guest Artist Recital Presented by Rice University - Shepherd School of Music at Rice University - Alice Pratt Brown Hall - Duncan Recital Hall January 12, 2009 Rice University Shepherd School of Music presents a Faculty and Guest Artist Recital. Featuring: Joan DerHovsepian (pictured), viola Susan Archibald, piano Sophia Silivos, violin (guest) Jennifer Owen, violin (guest) and members of the Houston Symphony viola section Scheduled Program: Dvorák - Terzetto for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 74; Britten - Reflection (for viola and piano);...

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