Nicole Hurst (Vocal ’00) was a beloved member of the HSPVA community who passed away after an eight-year battle with breast cancer in August of 2021. She is remembered for her exuberance and talent, and used her incredible success to advocate for arts education. She collaborated extensively with other accomplished musicians, including Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, Janet Jackson, Bruno Mars and Robert Glasper. She performed at the Academy Awards, the Grammys, the Super Bowl and twice at the White House for President Barack Obama. Fellow alums Robert Glasper (Instrumental ‘97) and Samica Knight (Vocal ’00) remember her as a beloved sister and friend, as well as “the fighter, the loving daughter, the sensational singer who’s traveled the world sharing her beautiful gift, the girl with the biggest smile in the world & the friend to everyone.”

Nicole’s family wants to honor her memory with a fund in her name at Kinder HSPVA. Your gift in Nicole’s memory will go towards supporting Music students at HSPVA, especially those who face obstacles in accessing music education.

Make a Gift

If you prefer to make your gift by check, please make the check out to “HSPVA Friends” and write “Hurst Fund” in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to HSPVA Friends – PO Box 52910 – Houston, Texas 77052.

If you prefer to give by credit card, use the donation form below.

HSPVA Friends is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The names and addresses of donors to the Nicole Hurst Fund are shared with the Hurst Family. HSPVA Friends does not share donation amounts.