Background
Hillis, Margaret was born on October 1, 1921 in Kokomo, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Glen R. and Bernice (Haynes) Hillis.
Hillis, Margaret was born on October 1, 1921 in Kokomo, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Glen R. and Bernice (Haynes) Hillis.
Bachelor of Music, Indiana University, 1947. Graduate student choral conducting, Juilliard School Music, 1949. Doctor of Music (honorary), Temple University, 1967.
Doctor of Music (honorary), Indiana University, 1972. Doctor of Music (honorary), Carthage College, 1979. Doctor of Music (honorary), Wartburg College, 1981.
Doctor of Music (honorary), Adrian College, 1990. Doctor of Music (honorary), University Missouri, Kansas City, 1996. Doctor of Music (honorary), University Illinois, 1996.
Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), St. Mary's College, 1977. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Lake Forest College, 1980. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), North Park College.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), St. Xavier College, 1988. Doctor of Letters (honorary), St. Mary of the Woods College, 1990.
Artists' adviser National Federation Music Clubs Youth Auditions, 1966-1970. Member visiting committee department music University Chicago, since 1971. Chairman choral panel National Endowment for Arts, 1974-1982.
Honorary member Roosevelt University Council of 100, since 1976. Advisory board Cathedral Choral Society Washington Cathedral, since 1976. Member National Council Arts, 1985-1990.
Civilian flight instructor United States of America Civil Aeronautics Administration, WTS, World World War World War II. Member National Federation Music Clubs (honorary, citation for contributions to musical life of nation 1981), American Choral Directors Association, Association Choral Conductors, American Music Center, Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Sigma Alpha Iota (honorary), Pi Kappa Lambda (honorary), Kappa Kappa Gamma (Alumni Achievement award 1978), Chorus America (formerly Association Professional Vocal Ensembles), American Symphony Orchestra League, National Society Literature and Arts.