Member Benefits and Recognition

The Shepherd Society offers multiple levels of membership with an array of events and programs to enjoy.

  • A gift at the Prize Donor level ($2,500) or higher directly benefits a specific Shepherd School student.
  • Endowed scholarships provide lifetime membership in The Shepherd Society and may be structured over time (up to five years), or established through a planned gift.

Membership Opportunities

All proceeds from The Shepherd Society directly support student scholarships. Your gift will allow us to continue to provide exceptional learning opportunities for our students during what is sure to be an extraordinary 2020-21 academic year.

Shepherd Society Levels

$100 | Friend

Current students and young alumni (classes of 2016–2020): $25

  • Invitations to online programming  
  • Recognition on Shepherd Society webpage
  • Subscription to Resonance, the Shepherd School e-newsletter

$500 | Patron

All of the benefits listed above, plus:

  • Invitations to special virtual events and performances

$1,000 | Benefactor

All of the benefits listed above, plus:

  • Recognition in select concert programs

$2,500 | Prize

All of the benefits listed above, plus:

  • Directly sponsor a student with a named gift, and receive updates from the student recipient throughout the academic year.

Dean's Circle ($5,000 +) 

$5,000 | Award

All of the benefits listed above, plus:

  • Special invitations to exclusive virtual Dean’s Circle Events

$10,000 | Grant

All of the benefits listed above, plus:

  • Early notification and reservation access for events

$30,000 | Full Tuition/Current Use

All of the benefits listed above, plus:

  • Recognition at virtual programs and performances

Endowed Scholarship

All of the benefits listed above, plus:

  • Lifetime membership in The Shepherd Society

 

Ways to Give

Email: theshepherdsociety@rice.edu
Phone: 713 349 3492 
Website: join or renew online

 

Mail your membership form and gift to: 

The Shepherd Society

The Shepherd School of Music, MS 532
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, Texas 77251-1892 

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