Denison University Suzuki Program
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Andrew Carlson
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Andrew Carlson has performed as a soloist and as a chamber musician throughout the United States. He holds a Bachelor of Music and Masters of Music from the University of Georgia and a DMA in Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa. In addition to his experience as a classical violinist, Andy began learning traditional fiddle music from his grandfather at age 5. He has won numerous fiddle contests and has twice been named the Georgia State Champion Fiddler and was named the 2000 Ohio Grand Champion Fiddler. As a studio musician and string arranger, Andy has recorded for companies including Warner Bros., Atlantic, Elektra, Geffen, Polydor, and Capricorn. Referring to his 1998 Merkin Hall performance, The New York Times wrote, "Mr. Carlson is a demon fiddler and his performance here was serious and concentrated." His most recent major label appearance is with the band, "R.E.M."
An active teacher, Andy has served a faculty member at Morehead State University and the Preucil School of Music. He has served as a faculty member at numerous Suzuki institutes including Ithaca, NY, The University of Memphis, Capital University (Columbus, OH), and South Carolina (Furman University). He is currently an Associate Professor of Music at Denison University.