Jean began her music education studies at Baker University and completed her degree in Choral Music Education at Arizona State University. She spent seventeen years as a junior high choral director and eight years as an elementary general music specialist and choir director before retiring in 2002. Jean now devotes a majority of her time to writing and composing. She travels throughout the United States working with choirs in clinic situations, presenting interest sessions to fellow teachers and directs regional honor choirs and Elementary and Junior High All-States.

Honors received include the “Excellence in Teaching” award from the Arizona Music Educators Association, the “Teacher of the Month” award from Mesa Public Schools, the “Outstanding Choral Educator Award” for 2001 from the Arizona chapter of the American Choral Directors Association and the “Arizona Music Educator of the Year” for 2002.

Dave and Jean Perry have been writing and publishing songs for schools and churches for over twenty-five years. Their music has been performed by choirs in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, North America and Australia. They have over three hundred songs in print and are recipients of multiple special composers awards from ASCAP.

Since moving to Sierra Vista in 2002, the Perrys have become involved in a number of community groups. They both served a two year term on the Ranchos Carmela Property Owners Association board and are advisory board members for the Cochise Children’s Choir, assisting with directing as needed. They both are members of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church and sing in the choir. They co-direct Cantaremos, a vocal ensemble that sings several times thoughout the year at church functions, both sacred and secular music. Jean provides a weekly music experience with the Village Christian Pre-School children. and has served as substitute accompanist and organist for the church. They are both members of HASRA (Huachuca Area School Retirees Association) and hold minor offices on the board. Dave serves on the Sierra Vista Symphony board and the Arts and Humanities Commission for the city.