Jill Terhaar Lewis

About

Dr. Jill Terhaar Lewis is a tenured Professor of Vocal Music and the Chair of Vocal Programs at Charleston Southern University. A respected soprano performer in the Southeast Region, she coordinates the vocal curriculum, teaches voice lessons and music history classes. Dr. Lewis is the Mid-Atlantic Region Governor of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and co-founder of the Empathy Project. She founded Contemporary Collaborations and has collaborated extensively with various ensembles including the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and the Charleston Jazz Orchestra. As a performer and educator, she brings over 30 years of experience to her teaching and conducting roles.

Education & Qualifications

Doctor of Musical Arts in vocal performance with a cognate in music history, University of South Carolina; Master of Music in performance and music history cognate, Western Michigan University; Bachelor of Music Education in choral studies, University of Idaho

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