Leader of the Original German Band

Howard Kantorowski has performed and played on his accordion since April, 1961. Beginning at the Robert Mitchell Accordion School of Music, Howard worked his way through selected classical compositions from the Pietro Deiro Conservatory of Accordion approved courses of study.

Making his way to the annual Western States Accordion Festivals in Los Angeles, he received first place trophies in multiple catagories in 1965, 1966, and 1967. He also received musical instructions from Charles I. Bertolino at Bertolino’s.