Friends of Music
Student Feature: Diana Gonzalez
2024-2025 Friends of Music Excellence in Graduate Brass Award Recipient
As a Doctor of Musical Arts student at Texas Tech University, I have found tremendous joy in my studies through meaningful performances and research opportunities. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Music and countless supporters, I have been able to share my passion for music in tangible ways by traveling to perform at national festivals, presenting my research at international conferences, and contributing artistically to the vibrant community here in Lubbock, Texas. Your investment in students like me made these experiences possible, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities this support has provided.
-Diana Gonzalez, DMA in Trumpet Performance
Upcoming Events
February Musicale
Residence of Sam and Jana Scheef
11010 Topeka Ave
Lubbock, TX 79424
Sunday, February 22, 2026
4 pm – 6 pm
Have questions?
Call Nicole Stegal at (806) 742-6926 or email friendsofmusic@ttu.edu
About the Friends of Music
From special behind-the-scenes looks at musicians and their talents — to stirring performances by faculty and students — to other “fun” raising opportunities, Friends of Music supporters have a rare inside opportunity to embrace the musical arts. See below for information on what a member’s financial support can provide.
Goals of Friends of Music
- music scholarships (our top priority!)
- faculty support for special projects
- student support for unique educational events
- funding support for acquisition of specialized instruments
Recent Accomplishments
- Increased the Friends of Music endowments and scholarships to over $460,000 to support the education of our aspiring young musicians
- Helped to create a host of new scholarship endowments for both undergraduate and graduate music majors
- Hosted the annual member appreciation event
- Presented Friends of Music Musicales in 60 of the most beautiful homes in Lubbock
- Promoted and facilitated additional gifts to the School of Music
- Increased scholarships 1000% in just 14 years
- Provided $690,000 to support the education of our student musicians
- 15 years of sold-out Jazz in January
Member Highlights
- VIP Invitation to the Member Appreciation Event
- Calendar of School of Music events
- Early notification of special events
- The satisfaction of supporting our music students to realize their dreams
How to Join
Contribute at one of the designated gift levels, as well as participate in as many music events as you are able. Share your enthusiasm about the TTU music program!
It's easy and membership is for everyone! The best way to join is online with our secure website.
Membership Levels
- Maestro: $5,000+
- Conductor: $1,000+
- Principal: $500+
- Composer: $250+
- Virtuoso: $100+
- Artist: $50+
Scholarships/Endowments
The TTU Friends of Music have endowed or contributed to the following scholarship endowments:
- Alan Shinn / Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment for Students of Jazz
- Bill Hartwell School of Music Scholarship Endowment
- C. Doyle Gammill Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment
- Christine Shinn / Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment for Music Education Majors
- Dr. Michael Stoune Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment
- Friends of Music Board Member Emeritus Scholarship Endowment
- Friends of Music – James E. LaMunyon Chancellor’s Council Scholarship Endowment
- Friends of Music Regents Scholarship Endowment
- Friends of Music Student Teaching Endowed Scholarship
- George Winston & Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment
- Glenna S. Wylie and Friends of Music Strings Endowment
- Grey Lewis Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment
- Jack O. and Rose Mary Nelson-Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment
- Jill Nelson – Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment
- Keith and June Bearden Marching Band Scholarship Endowment
- Maegene Nelson Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment
- Professor Robert Deahl Memorial Music Scholarship Endowment
- The Saathoff Family and Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment
- The Shinn-Rogers Friends of Music Percussion Scholarship Endowment
- Julia Maria Aguilar Friends of Music Memorial Scholarship Endowment
To help us grow our talent-based scholarships or for more information regarding employer matching gift programs, contact: friendsofmusic@ttu.edu or (806) 742-6926
2025-2026 Board Members
Board Members
Brenda Becknell
Jared Brinker, 1st Vice President, Funding
Marie Meyer Brunjes, Treasurer
Ben Davidson
James Decker
Jim Douglass
Lisa Garner Santa
Brad Green, President
Alexis Henry, Secretary
Reta Hirsch, 2nd Vice President, Membership
Carol King
Charity Leeson, Social Media
Allan Mackenzie
Elaine McInvale
Jill Nelson
Catherine S. Porter
Nicole Stegal
Andrew Stetson, Director, School of Music
Jim Taliaferro
Ann Williams
Martha York
Board Members Emeritus
Bill Boon
Jill Kerns
William L. Ballenger
Laura Boon
Grey Lewis*
June Brock*
Bill Lowell*
Jonnie Delle Cogdell*
Carla Moran
Lou Diekemper*
Ricky Neal
Betty Dotts*
Janeen Holmes
Deane Pierce*
Gail Fargason
Barbara Robertson
Jone Fisher
Alan Shinn*
Judy Halla*
Betty Wright*
Ann Horkey*
Karen Savage
Jeannine Shannon
Carol McWhorter*
Diane Lowell
*deceased
School of Music
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Address
2624 18th Street | Box 42033 | Lubbock, TX 79409-2033 -
Phone
806.742.2274 -
Email
schoolofmusic@ttu.edu