An Overview of The 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 % 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