An Overview of The Shepherd School of Music

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An Overview ofThe Shepherd School of Music
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Background

• Created in 1975
• Growth in Reputation
• Youngest Among Schools of Distinction
• Competitors
• Juilliard
• Curtis
• New England Conservatory
• Cleveland Institute
• Others

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Size

• Comparably Small (By Design)
• Approx. 285
• 60 Graduate
• 40 Undergraduate
• Ideal Balance
• Student/Faculty Ratio (61)
• International Student Body
• 86 from US
• 14 International

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Rank

• Top Eight
• Kennedy Center
• Yield on Applications
• Undergrad 57.87 this year
• Grad 74.7 this year
• Role of Faculty

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Philosophy/Mission

• Single Focus
• Performance

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Programs

• Orchestra (Symphony and Chamber)
• Chamber Music
• Voice/Opera
• Music Composition
• Music History

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Success Indicators

• Orchestral Program Reputation
• Chamber Music
• Opera Program Ascent
• Alumni

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Challenges

• Faculty Recruitment/Retention
• HSO and HGO affliations
• Visibility
• Funding

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Aspirations

• Opera Theatre
• Domestic/International Touring
• Music Technology
• Electronic Music
• Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM)
• Endowments