Background
Allen, Jane was born on June 15, 1928 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Harvey and Ray (Long) Allen.
Allen, Jane was born on June 15, 1928 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Harvey and Ray (Long) Allen.
Studies with Paul van Katwijk, 1941-1947; student, Southern Methodist U., 1944-1946.
Private piano teacher, St. Louis, since 1952;
official pianist, St. Louis Symphony, 1961-1964;
artist-in-residence, Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, 1966-1975;
faculty, American Academy of the Arts, Verona, Italy, 1975;
faculty, St. Louis Conservatory and School for the Arts, since 1975;
chairman piano department, St. Louis Conservatory and School for the Arts, since 1985. Faculty Young Keyboard Artists Summer Piano Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan, since 1986. Conductor master classes and workshops.
Adjudicator numerous regional and national competitions. Visiting professor Gnesin Institute Moscow, 1990-1991, U. Missouri, Columbia, since 1990.
Member Music Teachers National Association (certified Master Teacher), National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (member arts music panel since 1984).
Married Melvin Ritter, July 26, 1958.