Andrew Dabczynski

Andrew  H.  Dabczynski,  Professor  Emeritus  of  Music  Education  at Brigham Young University, is an internationally recognized string mu- sic  education  specialist.  He  has  vast  experience  as  a  public  school and collegiate string/orchestra instructor and conductor, public school administrator,  community  music  education  coordinator,  composer/ arranger, and performing violist/violinist.
He received a Bachelor’s degree at the Eastman School of Music, a Master’s degree at the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. in Music Education at the University of Michigan. Dr. Dabczynski has appeared frequently  as  guest  clinician,  consultant,  and  conductor  throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. His research  interests  include  string  pedagogy,  fiddling  and  folk  music, and lifelong music education.  He is co-author of  the  String Explorer string method series, the Fiddlers Philharmonic series, and numerous arrangements for school orchestra.
Dr. Dabczynski is available for presentations and residencies focused upon  string instruction, fiddling,  and folk music  traditions directed at either general or musically oriented student populations. For existing orchestra programs, he helps students to become familiar with a vari- ety  of  fiddling  styles,  teaches  basics  of  improvisation,  and  demon- strates how fiddling and folk music can enhance classical technique and performance. Dr. Dabczynski is also available for guest conduct- ing and adjudication, as well as coaching of orchestras and chamber ensembles.
He  is  available  to  present  in-service  training  to  general  classroom teachers and music specialists. Teacher training programs can be de- veloped and customized to meet the specific educational needs of in- dividual school programs.