Background
Terry, David Alexander was born on July 13, 1938 in Mitchell, Indiana, United States. Son of Fay Ira and Laura Helen (Landreth) Terry.
opera administrator professional singer
Terry, David Alexander was born on July 13, 1938 in Mitchell, Indiana, United States. Son of Fay Ira and Laura Helen (Landreth) Terry.
Bachelor of Medicine, Indiana University, 1958. Certified, Goodman Theatre School, Chicago, 1960. Studied with private voice teachers, Anna Kaskas, Rosa Raisa.
Studied with private voice teachers, Lotte Lehmann, Margaret Harshaw.
Administrator department opera, instructor voice, Hunter College, New York City, 1962-1968;
singing teacher, music director, American Academy Dramatic Arts, New York City, 1970-1977;
administrator, The Santa Fe Opera, New York City, Santa Fe, New Mexico, since 1977. Adjudicator Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, New York City. Director special projects Rosa Ponselle Foundation, New York City, 1984-1995.
Lecturer Manhattan School Music, Juillard School, New York City. Instructor voice U. Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1972-1975. Stage manager Cincinnati Opera.