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Samuel Pilafian
American musical artist (–)
Samuel Pilafian | |
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| Born | James Samuel Pilafian ()October 29, Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, () (aged69) Tempe, Arizona, U.S. |
| Almamater | University of Miami (B.M., ) |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Spouse | Diann Jezurski (m.) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
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| Instrument | Tuba |
| Years active | – |
Musical artist | |
James Samuel Pilafian (October 25, – April 5, )[1] was an American tuba player and educator.
Biography
Pilafian participated in the National Music Camp in Interlochen, MI and was the second tuba player to win the concerto competition. Via his performance at Interlochen, he was awarded scholarships to study at both Dartmouth College and the Tanglewood Music Center.
Leonard Bernstein chose Pilafian and Rolf Smedvig to perform in the world premier of Bernstein's Mass at the opening of the