Andrew Wood

Andrew Wood is a performer and music educator based in Washington, DC. Originally from Northern Virginia, Andrew completed his BM in music performance at James Madison University, studying with Dr. Chris Carrillo. Additional teachers included Chris Sala of the US Navy Band and the late Steve Hendrickson of the National Symphony Orchestra.

 

After finishing at JMU, Andrew spent a year serving his alma mater, Gonzaga College High School, as a member of the Alumni Service Corps. After this, he accepted a trumpet studio teaching assistantship at Louisiana State University, where he studied with Matthew Vangjel and Brian Shaw. Following the completion of his MM in Trumpet Performance at LSU, Andrew accepted the position of Director of Bands and Orchestra at Gonzaga College High School.

 

In addition to his work at Gonzaga, he is currently ABD for a DMA in trumpet performance at George Mason University, where he studies with Dr. Kevin Gebo and Dr. Michael Nickens. Andrew’s research centers around the cornet concerto repertoire, and helping trumpet players develop skill in the British Brass Band style.

 

As a soloist, Andrew has appeared with the Massanutten Brass Band, LSU University Band, Cherry Blossom Brass Band, and George Mason 9th Green Machine Regiment Band. Additionally, he won first place in the 2019 North American Brass Band Association Cornet Slow Melody Competition. He has also commissioned works from Hannah Rice, Jack Yagerline, and Ryan Stees.

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As an orchestral musician, Andrew has appeared with the Rockbridge and Capital City Symphonies, as well as the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra and Albemarle Symphony. He has also performed with the James Madison University Brass Band, Massanutten Brass Band, and Brass of the Potomac. He is a founding member of Cherry Blossom Brass Band, and was principal cornet prior to his role as Music Director.

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As a chamber musician, Andrew is a co-founder of the DC based Orange Line Brass Quintet. He also performs with the George Mason 9th Green Machine Regiment Band, and has worked with the George Mason University faculty brass quintet. Additionally, Andrew is in demand as an adjudicator and presenter for organizations such as the Louisiana State University’s Stately Oaks summer band camp, the Louisiana Music Educators Association, Fairfax County Public Schools, and the DC Music Educators Association.