Patricia Preiss-Harris

Background

Preiss-Harris, Patricia was born on May 19, 1950 in New York City. Daughter of Fredric H. and Madeline Preiss-Harris.

Education

Bachelor, Harvard University, 1973; Master of Fine Arts, California Institute Arts, 1987.

Career

Performer, bassist, Carla Bley Band, Willow, New York, 1977-1978; instructor piano, composition, The Hall School, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 1983-1984; instructor music, Santa Monica (California) Community College, 1989; teacher piano, The Hackley School, Tarrytown, New York, 1991; teacher piano and composition, Fraioli School of Music, Greenwich, Connecticut, since 1991; accompanist, State University of New York, Purchase, New York, 1991-1995; performer, pianist, Gary Wofsey Jazz Orchestra, since 1996. Private piano teacher, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, since 1980. Pianist Regency Greenwich Hyatt Hotel, since 1995, performer, solo and ensemble pianist, since 1980.

Achievements

• Patricia Preiss-Harris has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator, composer, pianist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Eric A. Lerner, November 1970(divorced 1975). Married William H. Harris, August 13, 1995.

Father:

Fredric H. Preiss-Harris

Mother:

Madeline Preiss-Harris

Spouse:

William H. Harris

Spouse:

Eric A. Lerner