Name: Chamber Music for Winds
Start: 2026-04-14T19:30:00
Location: Alice Pratt Brown Hall

The Shepherd School of Music is setting the stage for a captivating series of events that celebrate the artistry and innovation of its talented musicians. From fierce piano concerto competitions to the ethereal sounds of chamber music, these performances promise to highlight the versatility and creativity of students and faculty alike. Join us as we explore the depths of musical expression through concerts that blend classical traditions with contemporary explorations, including a unique collaboration exploring the symbiosis between humans and honeybees.

Shepherd School of Music: A Symphony of Talent and Innovation

The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University is set to mesmerize audiences with an eclectic lineup of musical performances and competitions that showcase the prowess and creativity of its students and faculty. From the intense Piano Concerto Finals and diverse chamber music performances to the unveiling of modern American opera scenes, the school promises a series of unforgettable events. With renowned artists and promising students gracing the stage, attendees are in for a treat at the Alice Pratt Brown Hall in Houston, Texas.

Celebrating Musical Excellence at The Shepherd School: A Showcase of Talent and Innovation

From the intricacies of chamber music to the vibrant harmonies of orchestral performances, The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University offers a rich calendar of events that promise to engage and excite music lovers. With performances ranging from woodwinds and brass to percussion ensembles, every concert brings a unique flavor. Dive into this extensive guide to explore how talented students and esteemed musicians are making waves in Houston's cultural scene.

A Symphony of Diversity: Chamber Music and More at Rice's Shepherd School

Kahlan Yenney

Triniti Rives

Blake Moreland

Aalia Hanif

Xiao Wang

Austin Struble

Isabelle Jamois

Marshall Joos

Quincey Trojanowski

Jake Glaser

George Andrews

Anne Pinkerton

Anika Veda

Xayvion Davidson

Jack Bernal

Kevin Fink

Elizabeth Kleiber

Eric Huang

Jacqueline Palmer

Chiara Rackerby

Logan Fischer

Alyssa Estrella

Sofie Friedlander

Bridget Bruno

Caroline Becker

Ryan Clever

Christian León

Emily Luo

Alessandra Liebmann

Ben Goodly

Martin Jones

Nicole Johnson

The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University

Shepherd School woodwind students perform captivating chamber music.

Chamber Music for Winds

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Shepherd School brass students perform captivating chamber music.

Chamber Music for Brass

A program of marimba music performed by percussion students of Matthew Strauss.

Chamber Music for Percussion

Rice Chorale is one of the oldest ensembles on campus, comprised of voice and music majors and other talented singers from Rice University and the greater Houston community. 

Rice Chorale

Campanile Orchestra is a symphony orchestra made up of Rice University non-music majors and members of the greater Rice community who wish to continue their orchestral activities in a fun and exciting musical environment. In conjunction with Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Shepherd Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting students lead the orchestra as associate conductors.

Campanile Orchestra

Shining a Spotlight on Shepherd Talent
These special concerts showcase Shepherd School Concerto Competition-winning instrumentalists, graduate orchestral conducting students, and new compositions by recent composition alumni, all performed by the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra. 

Shepherd Spotlight: The Mighty Rach 3

Shepherd Spotlight: Dvořák’s Cello Concerto

Shepherd School students perform three days of captivating chamber music. Performance details and times will be announced at a later date.

Spring Chamber Music Festival

“Everything in the world is a jest,” declares the ensemble cast of Verdi’s final operatic masterpiece, loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV. The lecherous and egotistical drunk Sir John Falstaff foolishly attempts to solve his money troubles by seducing two noble women at the same time. Little does he know, they are close friends! Deception, hilarity, and revenge ensue…

Verdi’s Falstaff

Brockman Hall For Opera

Composed during his final illness before death, Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra is considered his last masterwork, filled with brilliant, virtuosic writing that challenges each section of the orchestra. Debussy’s La mer is an impressionist masterpiece that captures the sea’s shifting moods–from calm to turbulent–with vivid, atmospheric sound. 

Chamber Music for Winds

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