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William Terwilliger is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born in 1961 in the United States, Terwilliger grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. His parents were both musicians, and they encouraged him to pursue his passion for music from a young age. Terwilliger began his musical journey by learning to play the violin at the age of six. He showed a natural talent for the instrument and quickly progressed under the guidance of his parents. By the time he was a teenager, Terwilliger was already performing in local orchestras and ensembles. After completing his high school education, Terwilliger went on to study music at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. There, he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance and a Performer's Certificate. He continued his studies at the Juilliard School in New York City, where he earned a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance. Throughout his studies, Terwilliger received numerous awards and accolades for his exceptional talent. He won the prestigious Concerto Competition at the Eastman School of Music and was a finalist in the Naumburg International Violin Competition. He also received the William Schuman Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Music at the Juilliard School. After completing his studies, Terwilliger embarked on a successful career as a soloist, chamber musician, and teacher. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors, such as Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa, and Sir Simon Rattle. Terwilliger is also a passionate chamber musician and has performed with many of the world's leading ensembles, including the Tokyo String Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, and the Guarneri String Quartet. He has also been a member of the Lark Quartet, which has won numerous awards and performed in major concert halls around the world. In addition to his performing career, Terwilliger is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at many prestigious institutions, including the Eastman School of Music, the Juilliard School, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is currently a professor of violin at the University of South Carolina School of Music. Throughout his career, Terwilliger has received numerous awards and honors for his exceptional talent and contributions to the world of music. He has been awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant, the Avery Fisher Career Grant, and the Chamber Music America Residency Partnership Grant. He has also been a recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council Artist Fellowship and the South Carolina Arts Commission Artist Fellowship. Terwilliger's recordings have also received critical acclaim. His recording of the complete works for violin and piano by Charles Ives was named one of the top classical recordings of the year by The New York Times. His recording of the complete works for violin and piano by Aaron Copland was also highly praised and received a Grammy nomination. In addition to his performing and teaching career, Terwilliger is also a dedicated advocate for music education and outreach. He has worked with numerous organizations to promote music education and bring classical music to underserved communities.

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