Who We Are
The Friends of Music unites a community of supporters to champion music education and artistic excellence in the School of Music. Through philanthropy, advocacy, and engagement, we invest in students, support academics, celebrate the musical arts, and help ensure a vibrant future for music at Texas Tech and beyond.
Goals of Friends of Music
- Investing in student success through music scholarships (our top priority!)
- Supporting faculty innovation and special projects
- Creating educational opportunities for students
- Expanding access to specialized instruments and equipment
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
Continue the Tradition
Choose the giving level that is right for you and enjoy opportunities to participate in the many musical events hosted throughout the year. Share your enthusiasm for the School of Music and help us celebrate the talented students, educators, and musicians who make our program special.
Joining Friends of Music is easy, and membership is for everyone! The best way to become a member is through our secure online giving platform.
Membership Levels
- Maestro: $5,000+
- Conductor: $1,000+
- Principal: $500+
- Composer: $250+
- Virtuoso: $100+
- Artist: $50+
Membership 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
Our Impact
At the heart of the Friends of Music are the students whose talent and dedication bring music to life in the School of Music. Our community of supporters invest in students through scholarships, academic and professional opportunities, and experiences that nurture their growth as musicians, scholars, and leaders. Every contribution helps our students pursue their education, develop their artistry, and prepare for what comes next.
The impact of this support extends far beyond the School of Music. Our students become educators, performers, composers, scholars, and advocates who carry the transformative power of music into communities around the world. By joining the Friends of Music, you are investing not only in the musical arts at Texas Tech, but in the students who will shape the future of music for generations to come.
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
Our Contributions
Scholarships and Endowments
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
Our Board Members
Current 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
Martha York
Board Members Emeritus
William L. Ballenger
Bill Boon
Laura Boon
June Brock*
Jonnie Delle Cogdell*
Lou Diekemper*
Betty Dotts*
Gail Fargason
Jone Fisher
Judy Halla*
Janeen Holmes
Ann Horkey*
Jill Kerns
Grey Lewis*
Bill Lowell*
Diane Lowell
Carol McWhorter*
Carla Moran
Ricky Neal
Deane Pierce*
Barbara Robertson
Karen Savage
Jeannine Shannon
Alan Shinn*
Ann Williams
Betty Wright*
*deceased
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
School of Music
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Address
2624 18th Street | Box 42033 | Lubbock, TX 79409-2033 -
Phone
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Email
schoolofmusic@ttu.edu