ConcertinaMusic.com 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.
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Sandel, Thomas (1936 – 2018)
- St. Joseph, Michigan
- Musician, Promoter (World Concertina Congress)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)
- Detailed Biography
Sandhurst, Adam
- St. Augusta, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Adam and The Jolly Jammers
Schaeffler, Loren (1949 – 2006)
- Lafayette, Minnesota
- Musician, Promoter (Chemnitzer Concertina Information Site), Technician
- Bands: Northside Dutchmen
Scheid, Elmer (1921 – 2012)
- New Ulm, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Elmer Scheid and His Hoolerie Polka Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Schilling, Dean (1944 – )
- New Braunfels, Texas
- Musician
- Bands: Malek Fisherman, Jublee Band, Cloverleaf Orchestra
Schlicht, Otto (1873 – 1938)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Innovator (button action), Manufacturer (Patek, Pearl Queen, Silberhorn, Database of Concertinas), Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2023)
- Detailed Biography
Schmidt, Jerry
- Nekoosa, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Bands: Six Fat Dutchmen, The Kirk Kalz Band, The Elmer Scheid Band, Harold Nissel’s Concertina Band, The Country Gentlemen
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2020)
- Detailed Biography
Schmuldt, Arthur
- Ludington, Michigan
- Musician, Promoter (concertina club), Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)
- Detailed Biography
Schreiber, Fred (1961 – 2016)
- Mosinee, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Bands: The Polish Edition, Polish Connection, Polka Nitro, Paper City Sounds, The Benaszeski Brothers
Schroeder, Paul
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter (concertina club)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1984)
- Detailed Biography
Schuckert, Henry (1887 – 1967)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Composer, Innovator (tuning), Musician, Retailer (Star Concertina), Teacher, Technician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
- Detailed Biography
Schuft, Jerry (1937 – 2004)
- Brownton, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Jerry Schuft Band
- Honors: Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2004), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Schwichtenberg (Berg), Harry (1912 – 1999)
- Schaumburg, Illinois
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1995)
- Detailed Biography
Sellner, Josh (1988 – )
- Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
- Manufacturer (Supreme Concertina), Musician, Promoter, Technician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2022)
- Detailed Biography
Servatius, George (1924 – 2011)
- Melrose, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician, Retailer (G.S. Music Store), Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)
- Detailed Biography
Seweryniak, David (Scrubby) (1948 – 2016)
- Buffalo, New York
- Musician
- Bands: Dynatones, Dave Seweryniak Trio, Sunshine
- Honors: International Polka Association – Polka Music Hall of Fame and Various Awards, United States Polka Association – Various Awards, Grammy Award Nomination (1992), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2022)
- Detailed Biography
Shambour, John Frank (1929 – 1993)
- New Prague, Minnesota
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2010)
Shudy, Peter D. (1925 – 2018)
- West Allis, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
- Detailed Biography
Sienicki, Eileen (1928 – 1998)
- Mishawaka, Indiana
- Promoter
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1998)
- Detailed Biography
Sienicki, John (1925 – 2011)
- Mishawaka, Indiana
- Musician, Technician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1985)
- Detailed Biography
Sienkowski, Eddie (1948 – 2024)
- North Judson, Indiana
- Bandleader (E-Z Tones), Musician
- Bands: E-Z Tones, Harmony Notes, Musical Aces, Pala Brothers, Polkamasters
- Honors: United Polka Association – Concertina Player of the Year (1997), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2024)
- Detailed Biography
Sierzega, Jim (1951 – 2012)
- Palos Heights, Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: The Good Times, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones
- Honors: Grammy Award
Siewierski, Casey (1921 – 1994)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Composer, Musician
- Bands: Siewierski Brothers’ Orchestra, Li’l Wally and the Harmony Boys
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2020)
- Detailed Biography
Silberhorn, Ernest
- Chicago, Illinois
- Manufacturer (Silberhorn Concertina), Musician, Teacher
Silberhorn, Henry (1867 – 1961)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Manufacturer (Silberhorn Concertina), Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
- Detailed Biography
Siwiec, Eddie
- Dearborn, Michigan
- Musician
- Bands: The Brass Connection, Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones
- Honors: International Polka Association – Hall of Fame (2005), Grammy Nomination
Slipek, Theresa (1930 – 2020)
- Thorp, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Smieja, Michael R.
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Musician, Technician (Echo Concertina and Nice Concertina)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)
- Detailed Biography
Smigielski, Thomas (Smiley) (1909 – 1977)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Teacher (Karpek, Lincoln, Polonia)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)
- Detailed Biography
Smith, Jerry (1932 – 2010)
- Greenfield, Wisconsin
- Musician, Technician (Echo Concertina and Jerry Smith Concertina)
Smrz, Tom (1958 – )
- Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Bands: Music Express, Polish Trio, Jolly Harmony 7, Polish Express, Polish Pride
Sokolowski, Jim
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Bands: Bohemian American Concertina Association
Sonnentag, Harry A. (1911 – 1993)
- Marathon, Wisconsin
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1992)
- Detailed Biography
Sowada, David
- Blaine, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Dave Sowada and The Sheratons
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2009)
Spradau, Marvin (1927 – 2009)
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)
- Detailed Biography
Stacey, Joseph (1884 – 1963)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Composer, Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1979)
- Detailed Biography
Stanczewski (Stann), Frank (Crazy Fingers) (1924 – 2015)
- Cheektowaga, New York
- Composer, Musician, Teacher
- Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club, Buffalo Concertina All-Stars
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977)
- Detailed Biography
Starck, Joseph (1907 – 2007)
- Hibbing, Minnesota
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)
- Detailed Biography
Stark, Walter (Wally) (1911 – 2007)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Musician, Technician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)
- Detailed Biography
Starzynski (Star), Edward (1916 – 1987)
- West Dundee, Illinois
- Composer, Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)
- Detailed Biography
Stillman, Elmer
- Medford, Wisconsin
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)
- Detailed Biography
Stimac, Tony (1914 – 2002)
- Wittenberg, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)
- Detailed Biography
Stirrett, Frank R. (1920 – 2005)
- Ontario, Canada
- Musician, Promoter (Museum)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)
- Detailed Biography
Storch, Robert
- Medford, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician, Promoter
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)
- Detailed Biography
Strozinski, Len
- Portage, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2010)
Stulga, Joe (1923 – 2014)
- Lansing, Illinois
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)
- Detailed Biography
Stumpf, Ernie
- Belle Plaine, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2012)
Styczynski, Alvin (1936 – 2023)
- Pulaski, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Alvin Styczynski Orchestra
Stys, Eugene S. (Mickey) (1922 – 2006)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter (Old Timers Concertina Club)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1994)
- Detailed Biography
Suess, Dave (1949 – 2002)
- New Ulm, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Erwin Suess and The Hoolerie Dutchman, Lester Schuft and The Country Dutchman
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Suess, Erwin (1927 – 2012)
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Erwin Suess and the Hoolerie Dutchmen
- Honors: Minnesota Polka Band of the Year (1986), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2003), World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)
- Detailed Biography
Suterko, Ed (1932 – 2016)
- Reno, Nevada
- Musician, Promoter (Reno Concertina Club)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)
- Detailed Biography
Svoboda, Ed (Sonny)
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Red Raven Ochestra
- Honors: Soko Polka Hall of Fame (2005)