Background
Rayen, James Wilson was born on April 9, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of James Wendell and Marjorie (Wilson) Rayen.
Rayen, James Wilson was born on April 9, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of James Wendell and Marjorie (Wilson) Rayen.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1957; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Yale University, 1959; Master of Fine Arts, Yale University, 1961.
Instructor, Wellesley (Massachusetts) College, 1961-1967; assistant professor, Wellesley (Massachusetts) College, 1967-1969; associate professor, Wellesley (Massachusetts) College, 1969-1976; professor, Wellesley (Massachusetts) College, 1976-1980; Elizabeth Christy Kopf professor, Wellesley (Massachusetts) College, since 1980.
Trustee Boston Concert Opera, 1984-1988, board directors, 1986-1990, president Boston Concert League, 1988-1990. Board directors Boston Academy Music, 1991-2002, Boston Opera and Concert Ensemble. Trustee, board directors North Bennet St. School 1994-2006.