an overview of the shepherd school of music
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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. 285 60% Graduate - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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