Background
James, R. Aileen was born on October 24, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Russell Boyd and Mildred Maude (McPherson) James.
James, R. Aileen was born on October 24, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Russell Boyd and Mildred Maude (McPherson) James.
Bachelor, Pacific Union College, Angwin, California, 1958. Master of Arts in Piano/Music History, Pacific Union College, Angwin, California, 1969. Postgraduate, University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1973.
Doctor of Philosophy Museum Arts, Stanford University, 1981.
Private piano teacher, since 1959. Assistant professor music Pacific Union College, Angwin, 1969-1974. Teaching assistant Stanford University, 1976-1978.
Associate professor music Santa Clara (California) University, 1978-1982. Artistic director American Pianists Association, Indianapolis, 1986-1997. Guest lecturer Butler University Pedagogy Clinic, Indianapolis, 1995, 96.
Educational chairman Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, 1986-1989. President Indiana Presenters Network, 1995-1996. Board directors Music in the Mountains and Twin Cities Concert Association.
Member Music Teachers National Association, American College Musicians, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Alonzo Weldon Eiseman, July 27, 1958 (divorced July 1964). Children: Thomas, Tamara, Teresa. Married Donald Martin Traeger, August 27, 1982 (deceased).