The Shepherd Society offers multiple levels of membership with an array of events and programs to enjoy.
- A gift at the Award Donor level ($5,000) 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 who are developing into leaders of the classical music world.
$100 | FRIEND
$25 - $99 | Current students & young alumni (2019-2023)
- Access to the Shepherd Society concierge phone line
- Recognition on the online Shepherd School donor listing
NEW LEVEL!
$250 | AMBASSADOR
All of the benefits listed above plus:
- Early access to ticketed performances and events
$500 | PATRON
All of the benefits listed above plus:
- Premier assigned seating to ticketed performances and events
- Access to the Tudor Patrons’ Lounge with private cash bar service during select performances in Brockman Hall for Opera
$1,000 | BENEFACTOR
All of the benefits listed above plus:
- Invitation to the annual Shepherd on Stage, an event with the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra
$2,500 | PRIZE
All of the benefits listed above plus:
- Invitation to Behind The Scenes, an exploration of opera at Morrison Theater
$5,000 | AWARD
All of the benefits listed above plus:
- Direct sponsorship of a student with a named gift
- Invitation to meet your student recipient during the annual scholarship reception
$10,000 | GRANT
All of the benefits listed above plus:
- Invitation to meet guest artists throughout the year
$30,000 | FULL-TUITION
All of the benefits listed above plus:
- Invitation to private performances
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
All of the benefits listed above plus:
- Lifetime membership in The Shepherd Society
Ways to Give
Email: paj3@rice.edu
Phone: 713 348 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