Fred Husnick

Fred Husnick was born to Fred and Katy Husnick and grew up in Farrell, Pennsylvania. Joined by his brother Jim on cello and sister Anne on prim, Fred started playing prim with the local Junior group 'ARIA' under the direction of Paul Pearman. As a teenager, Fred played in Draganic Tamburitzan Orchestra which was comprised of his brother Jim, Vinko Prezgay, John Krizancic and Emmeric Bennett. Fred primarily played prim until his brother Jim bought him a Pearman brac to audition for the Duquesne Tammies. Fred was a dancer and musician with the Duquesne Tamburitzans from 1951 through 1955. He toured Europe with the Tammies in 1951. He is remembered for his prim rendition of 'Shining Moon'. Fred met his wife Rose at Duquesne University where they were both students on full scholarship with the internationally famous Duquesne Tamburitzans; they have been married for 32 years. Fred has a bachelor's degree in Education. Fred's daughter Diane and son Mark were both members of the Sloga Junior Tamburitzans and the Duquesne University Tamburitzans. Rosie Husnick has been Assistant Director of the Sloga Junior Tamburitzans for about 20 years and is currently the group's Director. Fred directs students in the Sloga Junior Tammies. Together with his wife, Fred organized an adult kolo group about ten years ago. They formed the Adult Tamburitzan Group Veseljaci about three years ago. This group has performed twice at the annual Adult Concerts. Fred formed the famous Veseli Tamburitzans after his two-year tour in the Army. Veseli Tamburitzans are working on their seventh recording. Rose's golden voice and Fred's technical skills make their recordings a huge success. The Veseli Tamburitzans have made two tours to Yugoslavia. In 1972 and 1975 they toured and were sponsored by Cleveland Radio host Eddie Buchar. Fred toured Europe with the Sloga Junior Tamburitzans in 1976.