About Me

Andrew orchestrated the premiere of Anna K. Jacobs’ new musical The House Without Windows at 54 Below. He recently returned to tour with Labyrinth Live in Concert as a guitarist, a production similar in scale to the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse live concert tour, where Andrew also performed as guitarist and cover conductor. He has served as associate orchestrator for the new musical The Waiting, currently in production at Playhouse Stage Company.

From September 2023 through June 2024, Andrew was part of the National Tour of Mean Girls, expanding his instrumental range across banjo, mandolin, and ukulele while performing music spanning multiple genres. He also spent the past two summers at The New London Barn Playhouse in New Hampshire as guitarist, keyboardist, and music director, honing his leadership and multi-instrumental skills.

Growing up in Virginia, Andrew began guitar lessons in 5th grade under Ron Fetner. Early on, he auditioned for Fernando Jones’ Blues Camp, where he learned to perform and connect deeply with audiences from blues frontwoman Jackie Scott. By middle school, Andrew was already organizing bands and writing original music, performing his first song at graduation.

Throughout high school, Andrew actively performed as a solo artist and in small bands across his hometown of Williamsburg, playing farmer’s markets, street festivals, and various venues. He participated in concert band (French horn), marching band (mellophone and drum major), and jazz band (guitar and bass). After attending a jazz camp at Eastman School of Music, he began guitar lessons with Bob Sneider via Zoom, which led to two selections for the Virginia All-State Jazz Band and acceptance to The New England Conservatory (NEC).

At NEC, Andrew pursued a jazz performance major with a focus on broad musicianship. He studied alongside classical and contemporary improvisation musicians, learning from guitarists Julian Lage, Joe Morris, and Brad Shepik, as well as mentors Mark Zaleski, Ken Schaphorst, and Frank Carlberg, who nurtured his passion for composition and orchestration.

He composed, arranged, and music directed several original musicals during college and was accepted into the New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Writing Workshop, studying with Anna K. Jacobs and engaging with industry leaders like Alex Lacamoire, Kris Kukul, and Tom Kitt. Toward the end of his time at NEC, Andrew co-founded the folk trio Heartwood Junction, currently recording their first EP of original material.

Since moving to NYC in August 2022, Andrew has performed with Shadowbox Puppet Theater, arranged music for JVKE’s Tonight Show appearance, and played for an upcoming Off-Broadway musical. His diverse experiences have strengthened his versatility as a performer, arranger, and collaborator across a wide range of musical styles and settings.