Background

Davis, Jean Reynolds was born on November 1, 1927 in Cumberland, Maryland, United States. Daughter of Foster Ray and Wilhelmina Barrick Reynolds.

Education

Bachelor of Music with honors in Piano, School Fine Arts, University Pennsylvania, 1949.

Career

Teacher piano, theory, composition, counterpoint, Philadelphia, since 1942. Editorial consultant in piano teaching materials Music Publications Holding Corporation, New York City, 1959-1965. Instructor piano Haverford (Pennsylvania) Friends' School.

Teacher, contest adjudicator in field.

Achievements

• Jean Reynolds Davis has been listed as a noteworthy music educator, poet, published composer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • A Hat on the Hall Table

Membership

Member American College Musicians, Music Teachers National Association, American Society Composers, Authors and Publications, National Guild Piano Teachers, Philadelphia Music Teachers Association, American Composers Forum.

Interests

• Cooking, drama, public speaking, social commentary.

Connections

Married Warren Hirst Davis, Junior, December 9, 1949 (divorced March 1975). Children: Mark Reynolds, Stephen Scott.

Father:

Foster Ray

Mother:

Wilhelmina Barrick Reynolds

Spouse:

Warren Hirst Davis

child:

Stephen Scott Davis

child:

Mark Reynolds Davis