Edwina Eustis Dick (1 September 1908 – 3 March 1997[1]) was an American classical contralto and pioneer in the field of music therapy.
Born Edwina Eustis in New York City,[2] she won a scholarship to study at the Juilliard School at the age of 16 where she earned a degree in vocal performance.
[citation needed] From 1930-1932 Eustis was a member of the Philadelphia Grand Opera Company, where she portrayed such roles as Maddalena in Rigoletto, Margret in Wozzeck, Marthe in Faust, the Witch in Hänsel und Gretel, and Floßhilde and Grimgerde in The Ring Cycle among others.
She also notably portrayed 'Amelia's friend' in the world premiere of Gian Carlo Menotti's Amelia Goes to the Ball on 1 April 1937 at the Philadelphia Academy of Music.
[citation needed] Outside of Philadelphia, Eustis performed with opera companies in New York City, Detroit, Chicago, Boston, and New Orleans among others.