Meet Dr. Terry Andrews (He/Him), a musical maverick hailing from the small town of Swainsboro, GA, where his journey into the world of melodies first began under the tutelage of band directors Dr. Gene Hundley and Barry Golden. Armed with a boundless passion for music, Terry embarked on his formal education at Albany State University, an HBCU in south GA, where he honed his craft under the guidance of Dr. Michael Decuir, earning himself a Bachelor of Music Education.
Fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and melody, Terry continued his academic odyssey at Valdosta State University, immersing himself in the wisdom of Dr. Elizabeth Goode and Dr. Daniel Alexander, securing a Master of Music Performance along the way. Not one to rest on his laurels, he sought further enlightenment at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University, where the illustrious Dr. Andrée Martin sculpted his musical prowess, granting him an Artist Diploma. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Terry passionately pursued a Doctor of Musical Arts under the mentorship of Professors Michael Gordon and Ebonee Thomas, where he's crafted his legacy as a sonic virtuoso. Dr. Andrews has also studied piccolo with Jan Gippo arranging with incomparable Chen Yi during his time at UMKC.
Beyond the hallowed halls of academia, Terry's musical voyage has been spectacular. As a versatile performer, he has graced the stages of chamber groups, symphony orchestras, wind bands, jazz ensembles, and pits, leaving audiences awestruck with every note he breathes life into. Notably, he served as a flutist for Orchestra Noir, Atlanta's illustrious African American Orchestra, and has performed with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, Topeka Symphony Orchestra, State Ballet Theater of Ukraine, and the Color of Noize Orchestra with rap trailblazer Young Jeezy.
Dr. Andrews is a Pearl Flute Performing Artist, a laureate of numerous prestigious accolades, including the first-place triumph in the 2022 National Association of Negro Musicians Scholarship Competition and the coveted Grand Prize in the March 2022 International Youth Music Competition Classical Hobbyist, Terry's musical prowess knows no bounds. His virtuosity has graced esteemed platforms such as the National Flute Association (NFA) and Gateways Music Festival. He's been hailed as a Diversity Fellow and semifinalist for the prestigious United States Air Force Premiere Concert Band in Washington, DC.
In the realm of mentorship, Terry pays homage to his mentors by sharing his wisdom with aspiring musicians, performing recitals, conducting masterclasses, and providing a positive figure for the next generation of flutists that look like him to look up to. He had been afforded the opportunity to perform for prominent figures such as Valerie Coleman, Jennifer Gunn, Jim Walker, and Demarre McGill among others, imparting his passion for melody and technique to the next generation of musical luminaries.
Meet Dr. Terry Andrews (He/Him), a musical maverick hailing from the small town of Swainsboro, GA, where his journey into the world of melodies first began under the tutelage of band directors Dr. Gene Hundley and Barry Golden. Armed with a boundless passion for music, Terry embarked on his formal education at Albany State University, an HBCU in south GA, where he honed his craft under the guidance of Dr. Michael Decuir, earning himself a Bachelor of Music Education.
Fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and melody, Terry continued his academic odyssey at Valdosta State University, immersing himself in the wisdom of Dr. Elizabeth Goode and Dr. Daniel Alexander, securing a Master of Music Performance along the way. Not one to rest on his laurels, he sought further enlightenment at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University, where the illustrious Dr. Andrée Martin sculpted his musical prowess, granting him an Artist Diploma. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Terry passionately pursued a Doctor of Musical Arts under the mentorship of Professors Michael Gordon and Ebonee Thomas, where he's crafted his legacy as a sonic virtuoso. Dr. Andrews has also studied piccolo with Jan Gippo arranging with incomparable Chen Yi during his time at UMKC.
Beyond the hallowed halls of academia, Terry's musical voyage has been spectacular. As a versatile performer, he has graced the stages of chamber groups, symphony orchestras, wind bands, jazz ensembles, and pits, leaving audiences awestruck with every note he breathes life into. Notably, he served as a flutist for Orchestra Noir, Atlanta's illustrious African American Orchestra, and has performed with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, Topeka Symphony Orchestra, State Ballet Theater of Ukraine, and the Color of Noize Orchestra with rap trailblazer Young Jeezy.
Dr. Andrews is a Pearl Flute Performing Artist, a laureate of numerous prestigious accolades, including the first-place triumph in the 2022 National Association of Negro Musicians Scholarship Competition and the coveted Grand Prize in the March 2022 International Youth Music Competition Classical Hobbyist, Terry's musical prowess knows no bounds. His virtuosity has graced esteemed platforms such as the National Flute Association (NFA) and Gateways Music Festival. He's been hailed as a Diversity Fellow and semifinalist for the prestigious United States Air Force Premiere Concert Band in Washington, DC.
In the realm of mentorship, Terry pays homage to his mentors by sharing his wisdom with aspiring musicians, performing recitals, conducting masterclasses, and providing a positive figure for the next generation of flutists that look like him to look up to. He had been afforded the opportunity to perform for prominent figures such as Valerie Coleman, Jennifer Gunn, Jim Walker, and Demarre McGill among others, imparting his passion for melody and technique to the next generation of musical luminaries.