Shepherd School of Music at Rice University Announces Programming for 50th Anniversary Season

The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University unveils its 2025-26 season.

This article only features classical voice events.

Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” is directed by R.B. Schlather. Louis Lohraseb conducts the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra.

Performance Dates: October 31 & November 2, 2025

The 50th anniversary celebration gala features mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke (BM ’04) and the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra. Cooke performs the premiere of a movement from “Another Starry Night,” a song cycle by Shepherd’s Chair of Composition and Theory, Pierre Jalbert, commissioned for the 50th anniversary. The full cycle will be premiered in the 2026-27 season. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts.

Performance Date: November 8, 2025

The Rice Chorale performs under the baton of Thomas Jaber.

Performance Dates: November 24, 2025

The world premiere of Karim Al-Zand’s “A Joint Interest” (Shepherd School of Music 50th Anniversary Commission) is directed Aleko Endowed Artist Paul Curran and conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Shepherd opera students will also perform scenes from contemporary American operas, accompanied by piano.

Performance Date: February 1, 2026

Thomas Jaber directs the Rice Chorale.

Performance Date: April 13, 2026

Verdi’s “Falstaff” is directed by Matt Hune. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra.

Performance Dates: April 17, 19, & 21, 2026

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