Academics
Shepherd students participate in a program that allows for individual care and attention for both undergraduates and graduates alike. This is due to the small size and selectivity of the school. The courses taught are generally considered challenging and thorough, and taught exclusively by faculty, with classes averaging fewer than thirty students. A small number of courses are offered to Rice University students as a whole (without special admission requirements), including Fundamentals of Music, Music Theory for Non-Music Majors I and II, and Music Literature for Non-Music Majors I and II.
The voice and opera program includes about thirty students and, like the rest of the school, is very selective due to its small size. Two operas are presented each year, and the performances are usually sold out.
Shepherd accepts about 10-15% of graduate applicants and 15% of all undergraduate applicants.
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