Jean Marker DeVere

Violin

Recently retired after 48 seasons in the Minnesota Orchestra violin section, Jean Marker De Vere continues to teach violin and viola at Mount Calvary Academy.
Having taught at the Academy for over 10 years, Jean enjoys working with students of all ages and abilities to establish a solid foundation in technique and to nurture a love of music.

Jean spent decades  coaching sectionals at the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Youth Symphonies and the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies and was on the faculty at the MacPhail Center for Music for over 20 years.

Jean received a Music Performance degree and Performer’s Certificate from Indiana University studying with the renowned Josef Gingold.  She later studied pedagogy with Mimi Zweig at Indiana University’s String Teachers Retreat, and attended teaching workshops at the Peabody Institute, Suzuki Biennial conferences and through the American String Teachers Association. She recently received her certification in Suzuki Book 1.

Jean enjoys biking, taking long walks, traveling in her motorhome and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.

                         Biking along the Dakota Trail in Waconia