He was cellist with the Concord String Quartet through its 16-year career and winner of the Naumburg Chamber Music Award, two Grammy nominations and an Emmy. Emmy Award-winning composer and conductor Mark Watters directs the institute. The 12 Best Colleges for Vocal Performance | Backstage Vadim Karpinos, percussionist, Chicago Symphony Obed Calvaire, jazz drummer College Gazette is a trusted source on higher education in the US. Other past roles include serving as artistic director of Young Audiences Inc. of Houston, where he managed artistic programming for a roster of 100 artists and ensembles, designed in-school performances, workshops and residency programs and created innovative arts partnerships. Give Now, 130 Claremont Avenue Lisa Rogers, co-principal horn, Hong Kong Philharmonic The following list contains 10 of the best music schools in the world spanning the U.S. and Europe. Experienced faculty, alumni and Shepherd student instructors offer instruction for all levels, from beginner to advanced. If youre fortunate enough to learn at the Paris Conservatory, youll be surrounded by the history and culture of the City of Lights. Karl Kramer,Dean and Principal, Sydney Conservatorium of Musichttp://music.sydney.edu.au The Michael P. Hammond Preparatory Program[16] of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University offers non-credit private instruction in piano and selected string (violin and cello) instruments for children ages 618. Like all estimates, keep in mind your total cost will vary depending on your living situation and lifestyle. Lori Guilbeau, soprano Graduates of the Shepherd School Opera Program have sung in several of the worlds foremost opera houses and recital halls. Alumni are invited to register with FoGSS in order to stay up-to-date with the latest school and alumni news, find out about upcoming events and reunions, and network with other alumni. Were sorry this page could not be found. Wang Jie, composer Guests can view the light show nearly every day of the week, and music students regularly schedule concerts there. Alberto Pinton, Jazz Faculty, Royal Music Academy in Stockholm, Sweden If you are accepted to audition at the Shepherd School of Music, I would recommend you schedule a lesson with a faculty member in the department you are interested in enrolling into at Shepherd prior to your audition.