Performing:

Since 1995, Andrew has been performing throughout the Eastern Slope and SW Colorado. In '97 he performed 2nd trombone with the New England Youth Ensemble for a tour in the Middle East by invitation of Queen Noir of Jordan; the group performed in the city of Amman, Bethlehem University, University of Nazareth, and Tel Aviv. He has also performed works by Copland and Janecek with the San Juan Symphony in Farmington N.M. and Durango CO. He was then contracted to play 2nd trombone with the Symphony for concerts in '99 and '00. In addition to classical solo, chamber, and orchestral; he performs Big Band, solo jazz, salsa/latin, reggae, rock, ska, hip hop, and contemporary styles. He has also performed at the following local venues: The Fox Theatre, Trilogies, The Blue Bird Theatre, The D-Note, La Rumba, Dazzle, and the Holiday Inn DIA for "Manuel Molina's Carnaval '05".

Education:

A veteran of academia, Andrew holds two professional degrees in music performance. In '98 he earned a B.A. in music performance from Fort Lewis College in Durango CO. While there, he studied euphonium with Dr. Jim Klages, former "Presidents Own" solo cornetist. His studies were heavily steeped in the Arban Method, counterpoint of Bach, and other trumpet literature. Andrew also studied classical trombone with Steve Ross former tubist for the St. Louis Symphony. In Albequerque he studied with Deborah Taylor and Byron Harrington, trombonists for the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. From fall of '99 to spring of '01 he was a graduate student of William Stanley at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and studied Euphonium with instructor of Tuba Mike Allen. While at CU he studied jazz theory; played classical solo, big band, performed with the "African Highlife Ensemble", and completed coursework towards a Masters in Music in trombone performance. In Berkeley, CA. he studied with jazz trombonist Wayne Wallace, and attended classes at The Jazzschool. During this period he also studied improvisation with jazz bassoonist Paul Hanson. In Colorado, Andrew was offered a Teaching Assistantship at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music. There he held principal positions in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra studying with Joe Martin and Darren Kramer. In June '05 he graduated with a Masters in Trombone Performance - with emphasis in jazz studies.