Andrew Somerville

Andrew Somerville is a Lecturer of Saxophone at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), where he mentors aspiring professional saxophonists. He also teaches at St Mary’s Music School and has presented masterclasses at institutions like Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and U.S. universities. His performance career includes collaborations with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ballet, and Royal Scottish National Orchestra, alongside premieres of works by composers such as Charlotte Bray and Tansy Davies.

• Education: RCS, Royal College of Music (Artist Diploma holder), Northwestern University, University of Illinois.
• Funding: Supported by Caird Trust, Creative Scotland, Help Musicians, Wingate Foundation, EMI, and the BBC.

His research spans musicology and education, focusing on improving learning outcomes through written outputs, artistic practice, and pedagogical innovation. He is a trustee of the UK’s National Youth Wind Orchestra and an artist for Selmer Paris saxophones.