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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

Judy Frow, Production Manager

Flori Meeks, Public Relations Manager

Stephanie Noori, Webmaster

Angela Rome Gonzalez, Projects Manager

Julia Simpson, Social Media Manager

Nancy Ellis, Artistic Director Emerita

Magali Suarez CandlerPresident

Sharon Giuffre Keith, Secretary

Martha Mayberry Hoffman, Treasurer

Ruth Cross, Board Member

Deborah Dunham, Ex Officio

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

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