MISSION
Houston Early Music presents historically
informed performances of music from the Medieval through Classical periods by internationally-recognized artists
VISION
We see Houston Early Music as the Third Coast Cultural Leader and Advocate for Early Music, bringing together Innovative Partnerships, presenting Provocative Performances, and Making Early Music Relevant for our Contemporary Audience.
OVERVIEW
Houston Early Music is the city’s only presenting organization providing audiences the opportunity to experience world-class
historically informed performances of music from the Medieval through early Classical periods. We cover a millennium of great works: from between 800-1800.
Initially formed in 1965 as the Houston Harpsichord Society, by a small group of harpsichord enthusiasts who met in members' homes, the organization was officially incorporated as a professional organization in 1968. From this humble beginning, it has grown to become an organization that now curates performance opportunities for major, internationally renowned early music soloists and ensembles offered in annual concert seasons.
Staff & Board of Directors
Deborah Dunham, Executive & Artistic Director
Pedro Funes-Whittington, Newsletter Editor
Stephanie Noori, Webmaster
Angela Rome Gonzalez, Projects Manager
Julia Simpson, Social Media Manager
Nancy Ellis, Artistic Director Emerita
Sharon Giuffre Keith, President
Pedro Funes-Whittington, Secretary
Ruth Cross, Treasurer
Magali Suarez Candler, Past President
Deborah Dunham, Ex Officio
Martha Mayberry Hoffman, Board Member
Peter Jensen, Board Member
Andrew White, Board Member
Advisory Council
Dr. Helga Kessler Aurisch
Bonnie Chan
Dr. Matthew Dirst
Rick Erickson
Madeleine Hussey
Rodney and Mary Koenig
William Pannill
Sheila Perry
Ed Rinehart
Colin St. Martin
Barrett Sills
Dr. Lijda Vellekoop
Birgitt van Wijk
Catherine Whitney