Background
Shapiro, Jan A. was born on May 10, 1949 in St. Louis. Daughter of Earl and Virginia (Roth) Shapiro.
Shapiro, Jan A. was born on May 10, 1949 in St. Louis. Daughter of Earl and Virginia (Roth) Shapiro.
Associate of Science in Nursing, Maryville College, 1969; Bachelor in Music Education, Howard U., 1978; postgraduate, New England Conservatory, 1986-1987; Master of Education, Cambridge College, 1988.
Clinician, Howard U., Washington, 1981-1985;
instructor, Fontbonne College, St. Louis, 1981-1985;
instructor, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville, 1983-1985;
assistant professor, Berklee College Music, Boston, 1985-1989;
associate professor, Berklee College Music, Boston, since 1989;
chair voice department, Berklee College Music, Boston, since 1997. Adjudicator jazz choir competitions University N.H., 1990, 91, 92, BerkleeColl. Music Jazz Festival, 1990, 91, 92.
Featured vocalist Boston Globe Jazz Festival, 1987, 90. Vocalist in jazz/pop field.
Member of advisory board Boswell Museum. Member of advisory alumni board Cambridge (Massachusetts) College. Board directors Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, 1990-1992.
Member International Association Jazz Educators (adjudicator Massachusetts chapter since 1986, Certified Appreciation 1988, 89, 90).
Children: Aaron, Adam.