Background
Rafferty, James Patrick was born on June 1, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Son of James A. and Eileene L. Rafferty.
Rafferty, James Patrick was born on June 1, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Son of James A. and Eileene L. Rafferty.
Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bowling Green State University, 1970.
Violinist, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, 1971-1972; violinist, Cleveland Orchestra, 1972-1974; violinist, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, 1974-1978; concertmaster, Cincinnati Symphony Chamber Orchestra, 1976-1978; associate concertmaster, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 1978-1986; acting concertmaster, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, 1980, 81; acting concertmaster, San Diego Symphony Orchestra, 1981; associate concertmaster, Dallas Chamber Orchestra, 1981-1986; concertmaster, Dallas Bach Orchestra, 1981-1986; concertmaster, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 1986-1991; associate professor violin, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, since 1991. Instructor violin Wisconsin Conservatory Music, Milwaukee, 1986-1991. Senior lecturer University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1987, 89-91.
Member Music Teachers National Association, American String Teachers Association, Music Educators National Conference.
Married Barbara Elizabeth Janiec, August 17, 1985. Children: Erin Colleen, Sean Patrick.