Background
Haidostian, Alice Berberian was born on September 21, 1925 in Highland Park, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Harry M. and Siroun Vartabedian Berberian.
concert pianist civic volunteer and fundraiser
Haidostian, Alice Berberian was born on September 21, 1925 in Highland Park, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Harry M. and Siroun Vartabedian Berberian.
Bachelor of Music, University of Michigan, 1946; Master of Music, University of Michigan, 1949.
Private piano teacher, 1946-1948. Teacher music Detroit Public School, 1953. Director vocal trio The Haidostians, 1959—1971.
Director youth choral group Cultural Society Armenians from Istanbul, 1965—1972. Chairman advisory council Armenian Studies Program, University Michigan, 1984-1999.
Initiated Centennial Celebration University Michigan School Music, Detroit, 1980. Member Armenian General Benevolent Union Alex Manoogian School, 1981—1991, Detroit chapter core group committee, since 1992. Chairman Marie Manoogian group Armenian General Benevolent Union Alex Manoogian Sch, since 1993.
Active Detroit Women's Symphony Orch, Michigan Opera. Board trustees Michigan Opera Theatre, since 1982. Active Oakway Symphony Orchestra.
Member Save Orchestra Hall women's divsn.Project Health Opportunities for People Everywhere, since 1964, president, 1995—1996, Detroit Armenian Women's Club, since 1957. Active women's chapter Armenian General Benevolent Union, Detroit, 1944—1993. Board directors Childhelp United States of America Greater Detroit Auxiliary, since 1998.
Active Detroit Science Center, since 1976, board trustees, since 1999. Organist, choir director Armenian Congressional Church, Detroit, 1946—1948. Member Chancel Choir Westminster Church Detroit, 1965—1980.
Board directors Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 1986—1988. Member American Association of University Women, Detroit Association University Michigan Women (president 1969-1971), Michigan Federation Music Clubs, Michigan State Medical Society Alliance, Wayne County Medical Society Auxiliary (president 1975-1976), Pro Mozart Society Greater Detroit (president 1982-1902, president emeritus since 2002, Certified Appreciation 2002), Pro Musica Detroit (secretary 1969-1990, 1st vice president since 1990), Tuesday Musicale Detroit (president 1970-1972), University Michigan Alumni Association (chairman alumnae council 1977-1979), University Michigan School Music Alumni Society, Women's Association Detroit Symphony Orchestra (president 1986-1988, volunteer council Detroit Symphony Orchestra), University Michigan Alumni Association (board directors), University Michigan Emeritus Club (president 1997-1998).
Married Berj H. Haidostian, October 1, 1949. Children: Cynthia Esther Haidostian Wilbanks, Christine Rebecca Haidostian Garry, Dicran Berj.