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| Terrance Robert Bernard Shaw |
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| As a member of a military family, Terry was born in the Panama Canal Zone and educated all over the globe. As a sixth grader, he debuted as an organist at St. Baise Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri, and his musical career has blossomed ever since. After moving to the Pacific Northwest, he graduated from Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma, Centralia College, and received a Bachelor's of Music Education degree from Pacific Lutheran University (PLU). In 2007, Terry earned a Master's Degree in Music from Boston University, a truly distinguished educational institution.
Terry currently teaches choir and weight training at Timberline High School in Lacey, WA. Since 2001, the choirs have grown from two choirs with 37 total students to six choirs with over 180 students. In addition to teaching choir Terry has coached high school football for the past ten years. In 2001 Terry was hired as the organist at Westminster Presbyterian Church of Olympia. In 2004, he took on the role of Director of Music Ministries where he currently serves.
The Olympia Choral Society (OCS) began in 1998 while Terry was a junior at PLU. The choir has grown from the original 17 voices to 95+ singers and an audience of over 2,000 for each concert series. OCS has donated over $100,000 to local charities, most of which benefit children in the South Puget Sound area.
Terry is married to his beautiful and talented wife, Jennifer. They have 2 boys, Trevor and Owen. He enjoys spending free time with his wife and children!
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