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Terry Butler serves as the Assistant Director of Choirs and Lecturer in the Music department at Norfolk State University's College of Liberal Arts. He leads the NSU Chamber Choir and advises students pursuing music education. His roles also include Organist and Choirmaster at Grace Episcopal Church in Norfolk and former Music Director of the I. Sherman Greene Chorale, a nationally recognized ensemble.
Education:
- B.S. in Music Education, Norfolk State University
- M.M. in Music Education, Norfolk State University
Research and Professional Interests:
- Choral conducting and pedagogy
- Performance of classical masterworks (Bach, Beethoven, Brahms)
- Preservation and performance of Negro spirituals
- Music arrangement and production across genres
- Organ and piano performance
He has received notable recognition, including 2nd place in the 1994 National Association of Negro Musicians national organ competition. His teaching responsibilities include courses such as Applied Secondary Piano, Elementary Conducting, and Sight-Singing & Ear-Training. Terry is affiliated with professional organizations like the Music Educators National Conference and the American Choral Directors Association.
