Background
Pilafian, Audrey Kalenian was born on September 19, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Hagop and Adrine Kalenian.
Pilafian, Audrey Kalenian was born on September 19, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Hagop and Adrine Kalenian.
Student, Northwestern University, 1947—1949. Bachelor of Music, University Miami, 1951. Master of Education in Supervision and Administration, University Miami, 1972.
Elementary school teacher Miami/Dade Public Schools, 1962—1976, gifted students teacher, 1976—1992. Adjunct supervisor Florida International University, since 1994. Musician University Miami Symphony Orchestra, Coral Gables, Florida, 1953—1956.
Private cello teacher, Miami, since 1970. Cellist Chamber Music Professor Agency, Miami, since 1995.
Volunteer co-director strings ensemble Leewood Elementary School, Miami, 1992—2005. State board member Odyssey of the Mind, Inc., 1983—1998. Board trustees Greater Miami Youth Symphony, since 2002.
Superintendent Sunday School St. Mary Armenian Church, Hollywood, Florida, since 1953. Member of Phi Delta Kappa (teacher), Sigma Alpha Iota (musician/performer, editor, historian), Alpha Delta Kappa (international chairman Fine Arts Grants Board 1991-1997, international music chairman 2005).
Married Harry Pilafian, September 10, 1949. Children: Martin, Jack David, Robert John, Mary Katherine.