Meet Mary
50+
Operas in the
United States
7
Countries where Mary has
conducted orchestras
1
Non-profit created, celebrating
women composers
Don Pasquale
OPERA IN THE HEIGHTS
"Maestro Mary Box knows her bel canto, and the [Opera in the Heights] orchestra blazed and purred... They made a lovely sound."
HOUSTON PRESS
Mary Box is a conductor and pianist with extensive experience coaching many of the world's leading opera singers.
Mary has been on music staff for over 50 operas around the United States.
On the podium, Mary has conducted orchestras and operas in seven countries: the United States, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Austria, Finland, Mexico, and Egypt.
Mary Box is a conductor and pianist who has been on music staff for over 50 opera productions across the United States.
In addition to being the assistant conductor for six concerts with Mercury Chamber Orchestra, Mary's 2025-2026 season finds her making her debut conducting the Houston Women's Chamber Orchestra and Opera in the Heights' Don Pasquale.
An advocate for new works, Mary conducted conducted the world premiere of the orchestration of Dave Ragland’s “Creation” featuring baritone Reginald Smith, Jr. and the Juneteenth Chamber Orchestra. Mary also led a world premiere opera by Mark Buller for Houston Grand Opera’s Community & Learning.
Mary is the founder and executive director of the Montrose Project, a 501©3 organization which celebrates works by women composers through research, recordings, and performances in Houston. In 2025, Mary received a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Mary holds a master’s degree in vocal coaching from Rice University, a master’s degree in piano performance from the University of Houston, and a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from the Eastman School of Music.
"I think music in itself is healing.
It's an explosive expression of humanity."
-Billy Joel
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