Donor Spotlight: Kristine Moyer Higgins

Berklee Trustee Kristine Moyer Higgins and her husband, Bob, have established the Kristine Moyer Higgins Endowed Scholarship Fund for female brass and woodwind players at Berklee. “Previously it was a half scholarship, and now we’ve bumped up the funding for a full scholarship,” Higgins says.

Before launching a successful career as a business executive, Higgins worked for years as a professional saxophonist and music instructor (she is now retired). She still plays occasional gigs with a jazz combo, in addition to raising her family. A member of the Berklee Board of Trustees since 2010, Higgins brings a unique perspective to the board as it tackles initiatives to continue to increase the value and relevance of a Berklee education. “Bob and I firmly believe in the entrepreneurial spirit that Berklee fosters among students,” she says. “Musicians are generally not walking into a ready-made job. Their work requires them to be creative, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated.”

Those who receive the Higgins Scholarship are also selected for their potential to make a contribution to society through music. “Giving back or paying it forward is an important part of life for everyone,” she says. “It’s a life principle that my husband and I follow. What would the world be like if people didn’t give back to society? We enjoy being involved with Berklee and feel honored to be able to help.”