HOUSTON – Some holiday concerts are among the following performances scheduled before the end of the fall semester at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music. Unless otherwise noted, admission is free, no tickets are required and events will be held in Alice Pratt Brown Hall on the campus of Rice University, 6100 Main St.  

What:     "Glorious Music for Chorus and Organ for the Season of Winter/Advent/Christmas," featuring the Rice Chorale.
Where:           Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall and Grand Organ.
When:             8 p.m. Nov. 28-29.

What:             Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra concert.
Where:           Stude Concert Hall.
When:             8 p.m. Dec. 1.

What:             Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra concert.
Where:           Stude Concert Hall.
When:             8 p.m. Dec. 2.

What:             "Spirit of the Season: A Special Shepherd Society Holiday Event."
Where:           Grand Foyer.
When:             7 p.m. Dec. 3.
Admission:     Friend ticket, $350; sponsor ticket, $500; friend table (10 guests), $3,500; sponsor table (10 guests), $5,000. For tickets, call       713-348-3492 or email theshepherdsociety@rice.edu. 

What:     Shepherd School of Music Faculty Recital with Robert Moeling on piano.
Where:           Duncan Recital Hall.
When:             8 p.m. Dec. 5.

What:     Houston Friends of Chamber Music, featuring the American String Quartet and Shepherd School faculty member James                       Dunham on viola.
Where:           Stude Concert Hall.
When:             8 p.m. Dec. 8.
Admission:     $19-$85. For tickets, call 713-348-5400.

For more information on Shepherd School of Music events, visit http://music.rice.edu/calendar. 

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