Friends of Moores
Welcome to the Friends of Moores School of Music. We are dedicated to enhancing the vibrant community of MSM through fundraising, engagement, and advisory support.
What sets us apart?
Friends of Moores is more than a donor group—it’s a driving force behind the arts, education, and the future of the Moores School of Music. Our members play a vital role in supporting student success, fostering creative excellence, and ensuring that the next generation of artists thrives.
But it’s not just about donations -- we invite you to become an ambassador for the Moores School of Music, helping us shine a spotlight on our incredible programs, special events, student performances, and unique projects.
Together, let’s make music thrive at Moores!
Three Ways to Engage with the Moores School of Music
We have passionate networks of students, faculty, and alumni dedicated to shaping the next generation of musicians. By joining a Moores School of Music Affinity Group, you can help provide vital support and guidance to a program or initiative you care about.
- Texas Music Festival Council
- Spirit of Houston
- Opera Production Council
- Mariachi
A donation of any amount makes you a valued participant in the Friends of Moores. These are a few of the ways your financial support makes it possible to provide a transformative learning experience for our students:
- A donation of $3,000
- Join the Music Student Sponsorship Program, where your gift will underwrite a full
year of private lessons for one student, providing personalized training that sharpens
their talent and paves the way for a successful career in music. You will be invited
to meet your student at an annual reception.
- Join the Music Student Sponsorship Program, where your gift will underwrite a full
year of private lessons for one student, providing personalized training that sharpens
their talent and paves the way for a successful career in music. You will be invited
to meet your student at an annual reception.
- A donation of $1,000
- Brings a renowned guest artist to campus for recitals and master classes, enriching
students’ artistic journeys
- Brings a renowned guest artist to campus for recitals and master classes, enriching
students’ artistic journeys
- A donation of $500
- Funds performances by covering the cost of music for our ensembles and enhancing productions with professional costumes and stage elements
- Contributes to livestreaming and licensing, expanding our reach to global audiences and sharing our artistry at the Moores School of Music worldwide
Supporters giving $1,000 or more annually are recognized as Patrons Council members and receive invitations to special meetings, events, learning opportunities and discussions with the Director.
Two convenient ways to make your gift:
Gift to MSM Music Student Sponsorship Page
Make checks payable to the University of Houston and mail to:
Friends of Moores, Moores School of Music
3333 Cullen Blvd., Suite 120, Houston, TX 77204
The calendar is filled with a wide range of performance opportunities to see our talented students, faculty, and guest artists in action:
- Performances by award-winning ensembles, including choirs, orchestras, chamber music quartets, jazz bands, and the Mariachi Pumas
- Full opera productions in the spectacular Moores Opera House
- Student recitals and masterclasses
- Faculty Artist Series at UH and across Houston
- Guest artists invited to collaborate with our faculty and engage our students
See the current Calendar here
For more information about Friends of Moores, Affinity Groups, or engaging with the Moores School of Music, please contact msmfrnds@central.uh.edu.
Executive Committee of Friends of Moores 2025-2026
President |
Donna Shen |
Immediate Past President |
Darlene Clark |
President-Elect |
Dr. Timothy K. Doyle |
Vice President, Membership |
Michelle Matzer |
Opera Production Council Chair |
Meg Boulware |
Texas Music Festival Council Chair |
David Voll |
Alumni Engagement Chair |
Cathy Frank |
Corresponding Secretary |
Mary Fusillo |
Recording Secretary |
Robert N. Chanon |
Member at Large |
Rhonda Sweeney |
Member at Large |
Jo Dee Wright |
Member at Large |
Bob Walzel |
Past Presidents
Jackie & Malcolm Mazow, 2020–2022
Susan Osterberg, 2017–2018
Rhonda Sweeney, 2015–2017
Kathi Rovere, 2011–2013
Shirley Rose, 2010–2011
Philamena Baird, 2008–2009
Helen P. Shaffer, 2006–2008
Philip A. Bahr, 2005–2006
Sharon Ley Lietzow, 2002–2004
Robert F. Lietzow, 2000–2002
Betty C. Jukes, 1995–1997
Richard Morgan, 1992–1994
Sally Reynolds, 1988–1992