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Praised by Percussive Notes Journal as "A Master of Musical Nuance", ANDY HARNSBERGER enjoys a versatile career as a performer and educator. He has performed in a variety of settings across the United States, Europe, and Japan and presents numerous solo recitals and clinics throughout the country each year. He has appeared as a guest clinician at many Percussive Arts Society Days of Percussion and has been a featured solo artist at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. He has also been featured at Piccolo Spoleto Festival and Spoleto Festival USA. His compact disc, "Vertigo," has been recognized by the Percussive Arts Society as "a must purchase for anyone who collects important marimba recordings...His performance makes it clear that he is a master player, not only technically, but musically as well."
Dr. Harnsberger has performed as percussionist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Richmond Symphony and Richmond Ballet Orchestras, Key West Symphony Orchestra, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, Macon Symphony Orchestra, Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra, Hilton Head Symphony, Long Bay Symphony, Gainesville Symphony, and Carroll Symphony Orchestra as well as the contemporary music ensemble "Currents", and has toured extensively as percussionist and xylophone soloist with The Jack Daniel's Silver Cornet Band. He has also made several guest appearances on National Public Radio, both in interviews, and live performances to bring public awareness to the marimba as a solo instrument. "Andy Harnsberger is a joy to watch in performance and a feast for the ears. The sensitivity and strength in his live playing was a treasure for the audience...simply phenomenal!" -- National Public Radio.
Andy Harnsberger earned his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, where he also received the prestigious Performer's Certificate. He has been Director of Percussion Studies at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee since 1997 and is active throughout the year as a freelance percussionist and recitalist, performing as many as 40 concerts per year. He is also in demand as a clinician across the country, presenting workshops and masterclasses at many universities each year. Andy is a performing artist and clinician for Pearl Drums and Adams Musical Instruments, Innovative Percussion, Inc., Evans Drum Heads, and Sabian Cymbals, Ltd., and Grover Pro Percussion
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"Andy Harnsberger is a joy to watch in performance and a feast for the ears. The sensitivity and strength in his live playing was a treasure for the audience...simply phenomenal!" - National Public Radio
"Andy plays with precision, power, and finesse. His enthusiasm and passion is evident in every note." - Creative Loafing, Atlanta, GA
"His performance makes it clear that he is a master player, not only technically, but musically as well...A master of musical nuance...wonderfully played." - Percussive Notes Journal
"A tremendous display of technique and musicianship." - Percussive Notes Journal
"Andy Harnsberger's artistry on Vertigo is to be admired. This is a MUST HAVE CD for aficionados of the marimba." - John Beck, Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music
"Hosting Andy Harnsberger at the University of Kentucky has been a highlight for our program. His performances are expressive and creative; his teaching is insightful and articulate. His visits have been inspirational for me and the studio!" - James Campbell, University of Kentucky
"Andy Harnsberger is a world-class marimba artist and an excellent clinician and teacher. His communication skills and musical insight are surpassed only by his technique and strong performance skills." - Jeffrey M. Moore, University of Central Florida
"Andy has visited the University of South Carolina on several occasions. His clinics had tremendous pedagogical value and his performances were inspiring to the students and audience members alike! I will no doubt have Andy return to USC in the near future." - Dr. Scott Herring, University of South Carolina
Hometown:
Roanoke, VA
Country:
United States
Occupation:
Director of Percussion Studies/Artist in Residence at Lee University
Companies:
Performing Artist/Clinician for: Pearl Corporation/Adams Musical Instruments Innovative Percussion, Inc. Evans Drumheads, Sabian Cymbals, Grover Pro Percussion
Schools:
Eastman School of Music - DMA, Performer's Certificate Virginia Commonwealth University - MM, BM
