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Andrew Carlson is an Adjunct Professor of Music at Furman University, specializing in violin performance and pedagogy. He serves as Coordinator/Conductor of the Furman Symphony Orchestra. Previously, he held roles such as Assistant Professor at Morehead State University and Full Professor/Department Chair at Denison University. His expertise spans classical and traditional American music, blending academic rigor with performance excellence.
Education:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Violin Performance and Pedagogy, University of Iowa (Pelzer Performance Fellowship recipient)
- Master of Music (MM), University of Georgia
- Bachelor of Music (BMUS), University of Georgia
Research & Performance: Carlson’s scholarly work focuses on the performance practice of North American fiddling, developing methods to teach traditional American music to classical musicians. He is a sought-after performer across genres, including classical, bluegrass, gypsy jazz, and American roots music. His performances have been praised by the New York Times as 'serious and concentrated.' He has appeared as a soloist with orchestras such as the Columbus Symphony and the University of Iowa Symphony.
Awards:
- Two-time Georgia State Fiddle Champion
- Ohio Grand Champion Fiddler
- Pelzer Performance Fellowship recipient
Other Contributions: A published author and composer, Carlson has presented at the American String Teacher’s Association national conference. He is an active studio musician, arranger, conductor, and clinician, bridging academic and professional music spheres.
