As we celebrate 50 years of the Shepherd School of Music, our beloved Stude and Duncan Concert Halls have been beautifully renewed with all-new seating and elegant oak floors. With the completion of these renovations, our concert halls have now been elevated to the same world-class standard as the exquisite Lucian and Nancy Morrison Theater in Brockman Hall for Opera.
The concert and operatic experience will be better than ever before for students and audience members alike. And now, you can take your place in any of our world-class venues, with seats available for naming in all three halls. We invite you to be a lasting part of this legacy.
How it Works:
By naming a seat, you become part of this historic transformation. Whether it’s your own name, a tribute to a loved one, or an honor for someone who inspired your love of the arts, your inscription will be a lasting presence in our halls.
Help us reach our $500,000 goal and invest in the next generation of artists.
Please note: Your donation does not include discounts on future performances or any other tangible benefits. Naming a seat does not guarantee its reservation for any performance, as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seat Levels
Stude Concert Hall Level
- $1,000 | Parterre and Gallery Section
- $2,500 | Upper Center, Left and Right Balcony
- $5,000 | Orchestra Section and Loges
Duncan Recital Hall
- $1,000 | Upper level Orchestra
- $2,500 | Lower level Orchestra
- $5,000 | Loge sections
Morrison Hall
- $1,000 | Gallery
- $2,500 | Grand Tier
- $5,000 | Orchestra
Gifts of $2,500 or more may be spread over three years.
My Seat Plaque
As a token of appreciation for your generosity, a custom brass-plated plaque will be created in your honor and mounted to the top front of a concert hall chair.
Each plaque includes two lines of text, with a character limit of 26 characters per line (including spaces). You may personalize your message to reflect your name, honor a loved one, or note your connection to the Shepherd School.
Plaque Examples:
- In Honor of John Smith (Line 1)
- John Smith, Class of XXXX (Line 2)
- John and Sally Smith (Line 1)
- Shepherd School Supporters (Line 2)
- Smith Studio (Line 1)
- Given by Class of 2004 (Line 2)
- In memory of Sally Smith (Line 1)
- My heartfelt thanks (Line 2)