PICAYUNE —
Andrew York, classical guitar great and brother of Picayune resident, Theresa Dischinger will be in town today.
The world renowned Grammy winner, will be coming through to visit his sister and soak up a little local flavor, says Dischinger.
“He has such a hectic schedule; this will be a nice rest for him after teaching a Masters Class in Pensacola, Fla.,” she says.
How did York get started on the road to international acclaim and how did Dischinger end up in Picayune?
She says, “He was a child prodigy. He was five and our mother could not find anyone who could teach him anything. He has perfect pitch and could play when he picked up his first guitar. Our mother ended up driving him from W. Va. to Baltimore, Md. where she found someone who was actually advanced enough to teach him something. I wish I had his gift for hearing pitch, but I will settle for looks.”
Dischinger and her husband moved to Picayune via Slidell, La. because her husband worked in the oil industry.
“I always loved the hometown feel of Picayune and this is our home now. My husband commutes to a different state for work but we live here. I love it and am happy to share it with my brother before he goes off to New York City for a Friday concert in Christ and St. Stephen’s Church, 120 West 69th Street,” she says.
York comes from a musical family. His dad played a guitar and his mother sang. He studied music in college and ended up with a Masters Degree from USC. He also studied in Spain on a Del Amo Foundation while attending USC.
He is the only USC grad to receive the Alumni of the Year award twice, once in 1997 with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and in 2003 for his solo music career. He has spent 16 years with the Grammy winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.
In 2006 he left the Quartet to pursue a solo career.
The “Classical-Guitar-World.com” site says his compositions have been recorded by some of the greats of classical guitar, such as, John Williams, Scott Tennant, William Kanengiser and Christopher Parkening.
The site also says his music is published worldwide by the likes of Mel Bay Publications, Hal Leonard, Doberman-Yippan, Gendai and Ricordi of London.
York was born in 1958 in Atlanta and grew up in Virginia, attending James Madison University.
Says Wikipedia: “He has performed in 30 countries. Fifty of his works are published in many varieties — solo, duo, trio, quartet and ensemble. He has appeared in three DVDs, recorded or appeared as soloist on more than 10 CDs and has published a three-volume work on in-depth jazz study for classical guitarists.”
And his credits go on and on.
Features
Related Photos
-
Shown above is a publicity shot of Andrew York which was used with permission of the family. Photo by Terry De Wolf
Grammy winning guitarist and composer, visits Picayune
- Features
-
-
Hard work gets rewarded for Picayune High biology students
Picayune Memorial High School biology students in Coach Kristi Mitchell’s class were rewarded last week for a full year of hard work by being taken to a local snowball shop during class time.
-
Main Street June Summer Blues Out 2012
This year’s event will be June 2nd, from 5 to 10 p.m., and features exciting performances by Biloxi’s The House Katz, Wardell Williams, Becky Eymard, Barbara Lane and many more.
-
Arboretum Paths
Now is the time of year when spring blooms are a distant memory but we still aren’t firmly settled into the sultry summer days that Mississippi’s coastal residents know all too well. Many our native shrubs and smaller trees are really using this time to shine.
-
Everyday Heroes
Community leaders and former students joined 8th grade students in the library of Picayune Junior High School for Career Day last Thursday. Career Day is held the last week of school each year, in conjunction with a tour of Picayune Memorial High School.
-
Community leaders participate in Jr. High Career Day
Community leaders and former students joined 8th grade students in the library of Picayune Junior High School for Career Day last Thursday. Career Day is held the last week of school each year, in conjunction with a tour of Picayune Memorial High School.
-
Lucille Gasecki:Volunteer, artist and winner of the June Summer Blues Out poster contest
Lucille Gasecki is the winner of the 2012 2nd Annual June Summer Blues Out Poster Contest and this week’s Picayune Item Super Senior.
-
South Miss. Branch Experiment Station in All-America Selections Design Contest
South Miss. Branch Experiment Station, located in Poplarville, is one of 22 select All-America Selections (AAS) Display Gardens competing in the 2012 AAS Landscape Display Contest.
-
OES Carriere Chapter #105 installs officers
Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Carriere Chapter #105 officers were installed Saturday during an open installation at the Carriere Lodge.
-
ARBORETUM PATHS: Sweetbay magnolia and our glorious native orchids
By Patricia Drackett, Director, The Crosby Arboretum/ MSU Extension Service
Something downright amazing is taking place right now that, without someone pointing it out, most likely would pass you right by. I’m referring to the incredibly subtle but exquisite blooms produced by our sweetbay magnolias. -
Bill Roberts speaks on N.O. Cotton Expo
The New Orleans Cotton Exposition of 1884-1885 was the subject of the program at the Historical Society meeting held May 9th at Crosby Memorial Library.
- More Features Headlines
-
Astrodome Fades As Houston Decides Fate
Egyptians Vote in Historic Presidential Election
Franciscan Files Tell Stories of Priest Abuse
Wildfire Destroys 2 Homes
Flight Diverted After Suspicious Note
Joplin Remembers Deadly Tornado, 1 Year Later
Panel Recommends Against Routine Prostate Test
Fired Lingerie Employee Claims Discrimination
Joplin Marches to 'Remember' Tornado Victims
Facebook Shares Continue Negative Slide
Cuba Waiting for Cyber Age to Come
8 Hurt in Oklahoma Shooting After NBA Playoff
Sheriff: DNA Links Suspect to Missing CA Teen
US Airways: Diverted Flight Has 'Landed Safely'
Revived Focus on Regulation After JPMorgan Loss
