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| | Staff Sergeant Andrew Wendzikowski | |
Staff Sergeant Andrew Wendzikowski is a percussionist with the Band of the United States Air Force Reserve. He also serves as the band' s Vehicle Control Officer.
Originally from Buffalo, NY, Sergeant Wendzikowski attended the University at Buffalo where he performed with the Slee Sinfonietta and June in Buffalo music festival among others. As a member of the nine piece electro-acoustic chamber ensemble the 'Genkin Philharmonic' he has performed the music of King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Tom Pierson, Nick Didkovsky and Frank London among many others. While in Genkin he had the opportunity to perform at events such as the International Trumpet Guild conference and the Festival del Centro Historico in Mexico City. Sergeant Wendzikowski has performed/recorded with the Atlantic Brass Quintet and the XXI Century Brass Ensemble 'Metalofonico', as well as working as a showband musician for Carnival Cruise Lines.
EDUCATION:
State University of New York at Buffalo- percussion performance major
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. June 2005-July 2008, Regional Band Journeyman, Percussion, Lackland AFB TX
2. July 2008-July 2010, Regional Band Journeyman, Percussion, Yokota AFB JP
3. July 2010-Present, Regional Band Journeyman, Percussion, Robins AFB GA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman First Class June 2005
Senior Airman August 2007
Staff Sergeant October 2010
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