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Concertina Music has compiled a list of Concertina People; individuals who have made a contribution to the chemnitzer concertina through their efforts as bandleaders, composers, innovators, manufacturers, musicians, promoters, retailers, teachers, and technicians. Each person is listed by name with basic information about them and their contribution to the concertina.

You can browse the list of Concertina People by selecting one of the individual letters from the menu. Each page includes a list of last names that begin with only that letter. The Search feature may be helpful for finding specific people.

Carr, Norman (1904 – 1985)

• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1990)
• Detailed Biography

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Carroll, John

• New York
• Musician
• Bands: Buffalo Concertina All-Stars

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Chandler, Chet

• Wisconsin
• Musician
• Bands: Milwaukee Music Makers

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Check, Dr. John F. (1921 – 2013)

• Oshkosh, Wisconsin
• Bandleader, Composer, Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1981), International Polka Association Hall of Fame (1991), Wisconsin Polka Music Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement Award (2005)
• Detailed Biography

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Checkalski, Arnie (1936 – )

• Rice Lake, Wisconsin
• Composer, Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2014)

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Checkalski, Rodney

• Wisconsin
• Musician

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Chesney, Raymond (Ed) (1905 – 1997)

• Minnesota
• Musician
• Bands:The Chesney Orchestra, Chesney Brothers
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2020)
• Detailed Biography

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Chojnacki, Ray

• Glenbeulah, Wisconsin
• Bandleader, Musician
• Ray’s Jolly Chaps

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Cholewa, Al

• LaPorte, Indiana
• Musician
• Bands: St. Joe Concertina Club

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Choors, Edmond

• Illinois
• Musician

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Chronowski, James

• Saginaw, Michigan
• Musician
• Bands: Dynadukes, Chicago Masters

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Chwojdak, Greg

• New York
• Musician
• Bands: Buffalo Concertina All-Stars

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Cichowski, Larry

• Somerset, New Jersey
• Musician

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Cipriani, Ralph

• Tallahassee, Florida
• Composer, Musician

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Cogana, Ed

• Chicago, Illinois
• Manufacurer (Star Concertina)

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Coopman, Ernie A. (1933 – 1998)

• Mankato, Minnesota
• Bandleader, Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
• Detailed Biography

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Cynor, Robert Jr.

• Sheldon, Wisconsin
• Musician
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2017)

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Czaja, Dave (1940 – 2021)

• Shakopee, Minnesota
• Musician, Promoter (Czech Area Concertina Club)

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Czarnezki, Kerry

• Cicero, Illinois
• Musician

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Czerniak, Alvin (1923 – 1996)

• Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Musician, Promoter (First Union Concertina Club)
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1995)
• Detailed Biography

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Czerniak, Bill (1946 – 2002)

• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Bandleader, Musician
• Bands: Bill Czerniak Concertina Band, Mrozinski Brothers, Polka Soul
• Honors: International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame (1992), United Polka Association – Concertina Player of the Year (1989), Minnesota Music Academy – Concertina Player of the Year (1987 and 1988), Erie Polka Days – Best Polka Fisherman (1985), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)
• Detailed Biography

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Czerniak, Joseph F. (1923 – 2016)

• Duluth, Minnesota
• Musician, Promoter (concertina club), Teacher
• Bands: Duluth Polka Dots, Lake Superior Concertina Club
• Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1981), International Polka Association – Hall Of Fame (1989), Ironworld Polka Hall Of Fame (2000)

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Czerniak, Mary Lou

• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Musician
• Bands: Polka Soul

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