Janet Susan Packer

Background

Packer, Janet Susan was born on August 14, 1949 in New York City. Daughter of Leo S. and Dorothy S. (Slepian) Packer.

Education

Bachelor in History magna cum laude, Wellesley College, 1970; Master of Arts in History of Ideas, Brandeis U., 1972.

Career

Artist director preparatory division, Longy School Music, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1985-1998; chair string department, Longy School Music, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1998.

Achievements

• Janet Susan Packer has been listed as a noteworthy Concert violinist, music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Pro Violino Foundation, Boston, since 1995. Member American String Teachers Association, National Music Teachers Association, American Composers Forum, American Music Center, Early Music American.

Connections

Married Samuel Rechtoris, February 19, 1995.

Father:

Leo S. Packer

Mother:

Dorothy S. (Slepian) Packer

Spouse:

Samuel Rechtoris