At Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, we cultivate the mastery of musical performance, combining a conservatory experience with the educational opportunities of a leading research university. Guided by the belief that talent manifests along unique paths, we limit our student body to 290 uniquely gifted young musicians.
The Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra premieres Berko’s thesis, Beat Rice University. The work was awarded Rice’s Cooper Prize and is being performed on a subscription concert.