Leadership

The Virtuosi of Houston organization has a diverse Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meet quarterly, and guide the activities and direction of the Virtuosi of Houston and volunteers their time to the many tasks needed to run the orchestra.

An Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, which meets bi-monthly, governs the Virtuosi. The two Maestro’s and the Orchestra Manager are non-voting members of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has, this year, been greatly enhanced by the inclusion of various professionals in the legal, accounting, and financial areas.

This strengthening of the executive committee has brought an air of professionalism, and has transferred the excitement of the growth of this organization to the students, and their parents. The two Maestros and the Orchestra Manager guide young musicians and the musical content and the education of the highly talented artists. They are assisted by the artistic advisory committee and the board of directors. The members of this committee are the leaders of various arts, civic and educational organizations in the city , including the Society of the Performing Arts and the Houston Symphony. The Virtuosi of Houston has created a stable environment for the Orchestra, Artistic Co-Directors, and the Orchestra Manager, who have been dedicated to this organization from its inception, by obtaining grants, underwriting of concerts, and various fund raisers.

The parents of the musicians and alumni parents remain involved in our organization, as there is a parent volunteer committee, which provides many services and interfaces with the Board of Directors regularly.

Executive Committee

Dr. Meherwan P. Boyce       
Chairman

Mrs. Zarine M. Boyce
President

Mr. Matthew Nelson
Treasurer

Mrs. Iqbal Khan
Joint Secretary

Ms. Behroze Daruwalla
Joint Secretary

Mr. Wayne Kitchens
General Counsel

Ms. Bobbie Griffith-Winner
Special Projects

Mr. Mansur Ali Khan
Information Technology

Board of Directors

Dr. E. Fred Aguilar
Mr. Jean-François Bonneté
Mr. D. John Calloway
Ms. Deanie Caraway
Ms. Juanita Elizondo
Mr. Minoo B. Gazdar
Mr. Sean Gorman
Mr. Harry Hadland
Ms. Mika Hasler
Mr. Monzer Hourani
Mrs. Betty C. Jukes
Mrs. Carmen Montiel de Lechin
Mrs. Jennifer Moore
Mr. George Murray
Mr. Willem Plegt
Mr. Steve Power
Dame Darlene Rubinoff
Mr. Orlando Sanchez
Mrs. Donna Vallone