Harp Beats
Where Music Thrives | Championing Musicianship through Leadership Patrick and Jeff, we are deeply grateful for your
Jeff, though not a UNT alumnus, your quiet but vital role in this journey is deeply felt. Your engagement with Patrick’s musical life, your appreciation of the arts and your support of UNT’s mission reveal a shared vision of impact and community. Your leadership in organizations like Black Tie Dinner underscores your dedication to philanthropy and inclusion — values we share deeply here at UNT. Together, you exemplify how legacy can live on through education, music and meaningful relationships. By continuing to invest in UNT’s harp program, you not only strengthen a tradition of excellence — you’re building an enduring tribute to your lives, passions and values. Your generosity and leadership have already left a meaningful mark on our students and faculty, and so it’s with sincere appreciation that we encourage you to consider securing your UNT legacy within the harp program you have long championed.
combined support and commitment to the University of North Texas. Patrick, as a proud UNT alumnus, your story embodies what we hope for in every student: a deep connection to their studies, a passion that transcends the classroom and a lasting desire to give back. While you pursued a degree in business, your heart remained with the harp — evident in your years of continued performance, your involvement with the American Harp Society and your ongoing advocacy for harp education. The Patrick Stanfill Scholarship Endowment for Harp established in 2011 was a milestone for our program. Your initial $25,000 gift became the very first endowed harp scholarship at UNT. Since then, your continued contributions and thoughtful planning of a $250,000 legacy gift demonstrate a profound commitment to ensuring that future generations of harpists enjoy the same opportunities you did.
The Patrick Stanfill & Jeff Gidley Endowed Chair in Harp Studies
$1.5M
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