Ted Yoder is a world-renowned musician\, k nown for his groundbreaking and innovative approach to the hammered dulcim er which has earned him the title "the Bela Fleck of the Hammered Dulcimer ." Ted&rsquo\;s original compositions blend rock 'n' roll sensibilities an d unmistakable innovation\, creating deeply moving and joyous music that c aptivates audiences.
\nIn 2016\, Ted gained widespread attention whe n his hammered dulcimer cover of Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" became a viral sensation on Facebook\, amassing over 100 milli on views. He won the title of National Hammered Dulcimer Champion\, perfor med on NPR radio\, opened for Jake Shimabukuro\, performed at Busch Garden s\, and was featured on the historic WGN radio in Chicago. \;
\nTed will be joined for this concert by cellist Andre J. Gaskins. As Princi pal Cellist of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic since 2014\, Gaskins enjoys a d iverse musical career as cellist\, conductor\, composer and music educator . Maintaining an active schedule as a performing cellist\, his recording o f Martinu's "Concertino" for the Summit Records label was nominated for th e 2004 Grammy Awards in the category of Best Performance by a Small Ensemb le (With or Without Conductor). \; Solo appearances \; \;have included performances with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra\, the Fort W ayne Philharmonic\, the Richmond Philharmonic\, the Columbus Symphony Orch estra\, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra\, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra an d the Reading Symphony Orchestra. An active and dedicated teacher\, Mr. Ga skins currently teaches at DePauw University. \;
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