Mary Térey-Smith

Hungarian-born conductor and musicologist (December 4, 1933 - July 30, 2014). Mary Terey-Smith was born on December 4, 1933 in Budapest, Hungary. Arrived in the United States, 1967. Bachelor of Music in Conducting and Composition, Liszt Academy Music, 1951. Master of Arts in Music Literature, University Vermont, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology, Eastman School Music, University Rochester, 1971. Vocal coach Hungarian Opera Company, Budapest, 1952—1956. Resident conductor Tatabanya Symphony, 1952—1956. Music specialist Prot. School Board Montreal, 1957—1964. Vocal coordinator, assistant conductor Toronto Opera School, 1958—1964. Professor music history Western Washington University, Bellingham, 1967—1972, director opera, professor musicology, director Collegium Music, 1976—2001, professor emeritus, since 2001.