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Andrew Sandwick

Andrew Sandwick

Education and Training

BM, University of Southern California. Andrew was a Master of Music candidate at Rice University prior to his appointment in San Francisco. Andrew’s principal teachers include Yehuda Gilad, Richie Hawley, David Howard, Joaquin Valdepeñas, Burt Hara, Susan Warner, and Barbara Drapcho.

Awards and Recognition

Gino B. Cioffi Memorial Prize

Third Prize in the 2015 Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition

First Prize in the 2012-13 Pasadena Showcase House Instrumental Competition

Andrew Sandwick

Division: College

Department: Woodwinds

Instrument: Clarinet

Clarinet/Clarinet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra by Music Director Andris Nelsons. Prior to his appointment in Boston, Andrew held the same position with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra from 2018-2022, and the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra from 2015-2018. As an orchestral musician, Andrew has also performed with The Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, and the orchestras of Modesto (CA), Monterey (CA), Fort Wayne (IN), and the Utah Festival Opera.

As a teacher, Andrew has given masterclasses at Southern Methodist University, the University of North Texas, Baylor University, and various high schools throughout North Texas. Andrew has served on the faculty of the Clarinet Maestro Festival, the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, and the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco.

During the summers, Andrew has participated in the Lakes Area Music Festival, Bravo Vail Music Festival, Tanglewood Music Center, Pacific Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival and School, Sarasota Music Festival, and the National Repertory Orchestra.

Curriculum Vitae

BM, University of Southern California. Andrew was a Master of Music candidate at Rice University prior to his appointment in San Francisco. Andrew’s principal teachers include Yehuda Gilad, Richie Hawley, David Howard, Joaquin Valdepeñas, Burt Hara, Susan Warner, and Barbara Drapcho.

  • Gino B. Cioffi Memorial Prize
  • Third Prize in the 2015 Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition
  • First Prize in the 2012-13 Pasadena Showcase House Instrumental Competition

Affiliated Departments and Programs

Woodwinds