Adjudicator & AoBBA Member

Andrew is an internationally respected conductor, educator and performer, serving as Director of Music of the world‑famous Band of the Grenadier Guards and Musical Director of Friary Brass Band. Known for empathetic leadership and meticulous musical standards, he is committed to fostering positive, healthy and high‑performing musical environments. He studied at Chetham’s School of Music and the RNCM with Steven Mead, developing under leading figures including Howard Snell, Richard Evans, James Gourlay, Michael Fowles, Bob Childs and David King, alongside successful periods performing with Point of Ayr, Leyland and YBS. Andrew joined the British Army in 2003, later becoming a founding member of the British Army Brass Band and graduating from the Bandmaster Course with first‑class honours and awards for conducting and academic excellence. His career has included key appointments with the Band of the Irish Guards, a deployment mentoring instructors at the Afghan National Army Officer Academy, international solo appearances, and major national events such as the FA Cup Final, British Grand Prix, State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, and the Coronation of His Majesty The King. As DoM of the Grenadier Guards, he also designed the music for The King’s Birthday Parade 2026. Alongside his military career, Andrew has enjoyed transformative work with Morecambe Band, ongoing collaborations with Wingates and Fairey, and his current role with Friary Brass Band. He is a proud member of AoBBA, committed to constructive, supportive adjudication.