An Overview ofThe Shepherd School of Music

Background

• Created in 1975

• Growth in Reputation

• Youngest Among Schools of Distinction

• Competitors

- Juilliard

- Curtis

- New England Conservatory

- Cleveland Institute

- Others

Size

• Comparably Small (By Design)

• Approx. 285

- 60% Graduate

- 40% Undergraduate

- Ideal Balance

• Student/Faculty Ratio (6:1)

• International Student Body

- 86% from US

- 14% International

Rank

• Top Eight

- Kennedy Center

• Yield on Applications

- Undergrad: 57.87% this year

- Grad: 74.7% this year

• Role of Faculty

Philosophy/Mission

• Single Focus

- Performance

Programs

• Orchestra (Symphony and Chamber)

• Chamber Music

• Voice/Opera

• Music Composition

• Music History

Success Indicators

• Orchestral Program Reputation

- Chamber Music

• Opera Program Ascent

• Alumni

Challenges

• Faculty Recruitment/Retention

- HSO and HGO affliations

• Visibility

• Funding

Aspirations

• Opera Theatre

• Domestic/International Touring

• Music Technology

- Electronic Music

- Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM)

• Endowments