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
More Information
Lizanne Yeates , The Shepherd Society