Dr. Susan Lewis

Biography

Susan Lewis is a tenured professor in Musicology at Western University, having been appointed Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) in September 2022 for a five-year term. She completed her undergraduate studies at Queen's University, earning a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Music and Politics. Lewis pursued her graduate studies at the University of Arizona where she obtained a Master of Music, followed by a PhD in Master of Fine Arts from Princeton University. Prior to her role at Western, she held significant leadership positions including Director of the School of Music and Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Victoria. Her research interests span early modern European music, focusing on the musical and cultural networks of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. A prolific author, Lewis has published four books on music printing and the works of composers such as Claudio Monteverdi. Aside from her scholarship, she has actively participated in executive boards of various organizations to enhance research and technology in higher education. Her dedication to academic leadership, faculty collaboration, and enriching student experiences highlights her commitment to fostering innovation and creativity within the music academic community.

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