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The Viola was Andy's instrument of choice.
Andy's passions for both music and art are reflected here in his painting of his viola. In an article appearing in the Beaufort Gazette ("Sidekicks"), student-reporter Sunny Mullarkey had this to say about Andy's passion for music: "Andrew takes his music very seriously. It is not merely a hobby, but a way of life".
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Practice...practice...practice
I told Karen I didn't know the difference between the violin and the viola, so she explained. "The differnce between a violin and a viola is about Three Thousand Dollars! A Viola is a violin on steroids." Karen's explaination of the two instruments may sound quip - but it's true. Andy's Viola is a 1956 replicated 1594 "Stradivarius" Viola. With Andy's leaving, his viola is even more precious than before.
"It's hanging on the wall. It's priceless."
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Honored by the Beaufort Chamber Orchestra 1998
To say that Andy had "accomplishments" in the field of music is much like stating that Beethoven had "some luck" with his compositions. I had asked Karen to try to 'list' his 'accomplishments', if she could. They seem endless.
"He won a seat in the All State Orchestra twice. Once at 13 years of age and once at 16 years of age. Twice! He was also 'self-taught' - no viola teachers in Beaufort back then, and I don't know if there are now either. He also won a seat in the then presigious Governor's School of Refined Arts. The audition alone cost $1,000 for the 5-week audition."
Was it worth it? YOU BET! |
Featured in the South Carolina Calendar
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Andy's dorm friends at this last concert
They were only college kids. But they were extremely special to Andy, and will forever be special to his mom. "Andy loved them and so do I." |
A tribute to his artistic and his musical talents
"Andrew is wonderful and very talented...a real leader." Janet Sawyers, Strings Teacher Beaufort High School 1997
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Andy - the Musician
"It has had a dramatic impact on my ways of thinking and lets me explore and express the recesses of my mind." Andrew Keith Anderson February 21st, 1997
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