Terry Patrick-Harris

Terry Patrick-Harris is a Professional-in-Residence in Voice at Louisiana State University's School of Music. She studied at Louisiana State University, Juilliard School of Music (on scholarship), and Hochschule für Musik in Munich through a Rotary International grant. As a renowned mezzo-soprano, she has performed with symphony orchestras such as the National Symphony, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and Louisiana Philharmonic, and has collaborated with prestigious opera companies including Vienna State Opera Studio and San Francisco Opera.

• Education:
  • Louisiana State University
  • Juilliard School of Music (scholarship)
  • Hochschule für Musik, Munich (post-graduate opera/lieder studies via Rotary International grant)

Her expertise spans vocal technique, literature coaching, and musical theater singing. Students from her studio have achieved success in academia, Broadway, opera houses, and entertainment industries globally. She received a Grammy Award nomination for her work on Paul Paray’s Joan of Arc Mass with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Louisiana Division of the Arts grant
  • YWCA of Baton Rouge Outstanding Woman of Achievement in Arts and Humanities

Ms. Patrick-Harris has mentored students who now hold teaching positions and perform in top-tier opera companies, musical theater tours, and media productions worldwide.