Mercedes T. Bass, a philanthropist, is active in many nonprofit organizations. Mrs. Bass’ affiliations include Aspen Music School, Advisory Board; Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association, Board of Directors, Vice Chairman and Executive Committee; Carnegie Hall Corporation, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees and Executive Committee; Metropolitan Opera, Managing Director, Board of Trustees and Executive Board; American Academy in Rome, Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Vice Chairman. Mrs. Bass received her education in England and her B.A. Degree in Business in Switzerland.