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Jill Terhaar Lewis is a tenured Professor of Vocal Music and Chair of Vocal Programs at Charleston Southern University. She coordinates vocal curriculum, teaches voice lessons, and serves as a music history instructor. A co-founder of the Contemporary Collaborations project, she fosters collaborations between student composers, singers, and poets to create new chamber works.
- Doctor of Musical Arts in vocal performance (University of South Carolina)
- Master of Music in performance (Western Michigan University)
- Bachelor of Music Education in choral (University of Idaho)
- Teaching Certificate, State of Idaho
As a full-lyric soprano, she performs classical solos with ensembles like the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and Charleston Jazz Orchestra. Her research bridges classical and jazz genres through projects like The In-Between ensemble with Robert Lewis and Gerald Gregory, which premiered new cross-genre compositions internationally. She co-founded the Empathy Project to cultivate empathy in teens through community artist collaborations.
Her professional accolades include mentoring students to national semifinal rounds, multiple vocal competition awards, and leadership roles in NATS as Mid-Atlantic Region Governor. She has presented at national conferences on music education and interdisciplinary projects.
- Performance Highlights: Soloist with Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Piccolo Spoleto Festival Orchestra, and Charleston Southern Concert Singers (toured Europe/NYC).
- Leadership: Chair of Vocal Programs at Charleston Southern University.
- Artistic Collaborations: Co-founder of Contemporary Collaborations and The In-Between ensemble.
