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Simon Andrews (born 1958) serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Ensembles at Franklin and Marshall College, a position held since 1994. His internationally recognized compositions span choral, orchestral, and chamber genres, with performances across six continents and broadcasts on over 100 PBS stations nationwide.
His academic foundation includes:
- Music scholarship at Chichester Cathedral Choir School and Charterhouse
- B.Mus and MA degrees from Christ Church, Oxford (conductor of Oxford Chamber Choir)
- Advanced composition studies at Royal Academy of Music
Andrews' creative research centers on contemporary sacred music and practical church compositions, blending liturgical traditions with modern techniques. His output includes commissioned works for major festivals and churches, characterized by accessibility for both professional and amateur ensembles. He maintains active collaborations with publishing houses Morningstar Music and St. James Press for widely performed choral arrangements.
His compositional trajectory reveals consistent innovation in sacred forms, evolving from early BBC Radio 3 broadcasts to recent performances at Italy's International ClarinetFest. Key themes include textual interpretation of religious poetry and integration of diverse percussion elements within choral frameworks.
Major accolades include:
- Benjamin Britten International Composition Prize (1985)
- Frederick Corder and Alexander Hervey Prizes (Royal Academy of Music)
- di Lorenzo and Eisner Prizes (UC Berkeley)
As Director of Choral Ensembles, Andrews oversees all collegiate choral activities at Franklin and Marshall, though specific student mentorship details remain unpublicized. His creative practice functions as primary research output, supported by commissions from institutions like the First Unitarian Church of Berkeley and the St. Alban's International Festival.
