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Andrew
Schulman's
....from
reviews...
"There is something outrageous, irreverent, and wonderfully
refreshing about the Abaca String Band...Everyone was a winner
in this match-up. The audience got a real charge out of the
novel juxtaposition of instruments and styles and left feeling
musically energized."
Gannett Newspapers
"Toes tapping in tempo, heads moving with the rhythms, smiling
faces and standing ovation - it must be (not a rock but) a chamber
music concert by the Abaca String Band...The informality they
establish plus the level of perfection of musicianship can turn
the most lukewarm into the most enthusiastic of fans of chamber
music - Abaca style."
The Woodstock Townsman
"The Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series seems to go out
of its way to find unusual performing ensembles that have wide
public appeal. The Abaca String Band fits the bill perfectly."
The Staten Island Advocate
...from concert presenters...
"Your performances last month at both The Breakers and aboard
the cruise ship were models of high professionalism, superb
artistry and excellent taste. The audiences of both diverse
programs were treated to a blend of the classical and popular;
you made each a crossover for the widest possible musical enlightenment
and entertainment...You are an impressario's dream!"
The Newport Music Festival (Newport, RI)
"You have brought the joy of making music to many who would
not otherwise attend a concert and to a classroom of students
who had no idea of the world in which you and your colleagues
live. Your warm enthusiasm and fine performances have made a
great contribution to our work at Carnegie Hall."
Carnegie Hall/Education Dept. (New York, NY)
"I was holding my breath. This is absolutely my best association.
Andrew went above and beyond to make himself available at such
short notice...Don Souder gave me an excellent report! I highly
recommend this group to all the associations."
Community Concerts (New York, NY)
"This year has been a popular one for Membership Special Events.
The Abaca String Band was a strong force in making our receptions
exciting and successful...You are a joy to work with and because
you are so thorough and professional, I don't worry about a
thing."
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY)
"Given our audience's response to your recent concert at Bridgewater
College, I suspect you already know that the Abaca String Band
was a real hit!"
Bridgewater College (Bridgewater, VA)
"The String Seminar by the Abaca String Band has been one of
the most beloved presentations of the Weill Institute Seminar
Series. Your perfect blend of refreshing music and delightful
history has a way of making the most complicated classical music
comprehensible and enjoyable to apathetic students...It amazes
me how you are able to reach students regardless of their age
and adapt your program accordingly."
Carnegie Hall/Weill Seminar Series (New York, NY)
"I would like to thank you for your joyous and professional
presentation on December 16, 2002. Who would have thought 'A
Klezmer Christmas' could happen - and twice in one day! You
and Abaca are the only ones who could pull it off!"
Planting Fields Arboretum (Glen Cove, NY)
...from audiences...
"Your performance tonight in El Paso was superb! Thanks for
one fabulous evening!
El Paso, TX - Community Concerts
"Great group - a real crowd pleaser!"
Rugby, ND - Allied Concerts
"We were very pleased with this group. Indeed I would consider
having them back again."
Columbus, NE - Allied Concerts
"I enjoyed the string quintet more than any other music groups
that visited our school."
New York, NY - The High School of Economics and Finance
"You guys are fabulous!"
New Brunswick, NJ - The Zimmerli Museum |
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June
2008 - Andrew Schulman
begins
a second year in a
steady engagement
playing solo guitar every Wednesday-Thursday-Friday night, 7-11PM, at
the Hotel InterContinental/The Barclay in
NY
http://tinyurl.com/29vjh4
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June 2008
-
The
Abaca
String Band joins
the roster of Meridith
Hankenson's
Agency for Creative Talent Strategies Inc./
ACTS Inc.
http://www.a-c-t-s-inc.com/
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June 16th
-
Abaca
String Band
returns to the roster of the Carnegie Hall Neighborhood
Concert Series for the 10th season since 1995...
http://tinyurl.com/5zxo6j
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July
29, 2008
- The
Abaca Duo - Vocalist
Wendy Sayvetz and
Guitarist Andrew Schulman appear
in concert at The Levitt Pavilion in Westport,
CN
http://www.levittpavilion.com/
And -
December
7th, 2008 - The
Abaca Duo - presents
a Holiday Program at Coe Hall in Oyster Bay, New York
http://www.fotapresents.org/concerts.htm
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New
Years Eve 2008
- The
Abaca String Band with Guest
Vocalist Wendy Sayvetz helps bring in the
New Year at
the Hotel InterContinental/The Barclay in
NY...Cheers Everyone!
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December
2007
- Berben Edizioni Musicali of Italy publishes
Andrew Schulman's
arrangements for solo guitar of
Bach's Concerto in E, BWV 1042 and
Vivaldi's Concerto in G, op. 3, #3...
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April
20-21, 2008 -
Andrew Schulman
and Wendy Sayvetz present a Duo concert
and outreach program for the
N. San Luis Obisbo CCA in CA...
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August
4, 2007
-
Abaca
String Band
performs the opening concert
for Bedford Springs Summer Festival Bedford
Springs, PA...
August
6, 2007
-
Abaca
String Band
makes a second appearance at Musikfest in
Bethlehem, PA...
August16, 2007
-
Abaca
String Band returns
for a fifth appearance at the Levitt Pavilion in
Westport, Connecticut...
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Andrew
Schulman is now the
New York representative for
American guitar maker Darren Hippner; instruments
shown by appointment...
http://www.hippnerclassicalguitars.com/
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/
Darren+Hippner+Guitars/Classical/10/1
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