A. Thomson Music
Andrew Thomson, ASCAP, (b.1988) has earned international reputation as a composer, performer, and educator, and has collaborated with a variety of organizations, ranging from the internationally acclaimed choirs of Joyful Noise, Inc. to the United States Marine Corps. Andrew began music at age four with voice and piano, adding percussion shortly thereafter. In 2006, Andrew enlisted into the U.S. Marines as a musician (and rifleman), and became the youngest member of the composition and arranging staff at the Armed Forces School of Music at age 18. Following his enlistment, Andrew earned a degree in Composition and Percussion from Ithaca College, under the tutelage of Gordon Stout. Andrew currently teaches percussion in Garnet Valley, PA, and continues to give clinics, recitals, and masterclasses at schools around the country.
Andrew endorses Marimba One and Grover Pro Percussion.
Andrew endorses Marimba One and Grover Pro Percussion.
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Upcoming Appearances:
Christmas Angelicus season:
The Fascinating World of Percussion and Voice:
Training Choirs, Junior Choir, Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus, The Berkshire Children’s Chorus.
Andrew Thomson, Marcus Krieger, Nick Halley, percussionists. Julie Bickford & Gabriel Löfvall, directors
- Friday, December 9, 7:30 p.m., Simsbury United Methodist, Simsbury
- Saturday, December 10, 4:00 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Torrington
- Friday, December 16, 7:30 p.m. St Michael’s Church, Litchfield
- Saturday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, Hartford
- Sunday, December 18, 4:00 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, Salisbury
The Fascinating World of Percussion and Voice:
- Saturday, June 10 (TBA)
- Sunday, June 11, at 4:00 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church
Training Choirs, Junior Choir, Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus, The Berkshire Children’s Chorus.
Andrew Thomson, Marcus Krieger, Nick Halley, percussionists. Julie Bickford & Gabriel Löfvall, directors
Current Shenanigans:
I'm currently turning my work "Eeyou-Istchee" for solo percussionist and tape into a full fledged concerto for marimba and orchestra. Below is a sound sample: (coming soon, like, this afternoon after I run errands)
Percussion isn't my only area of study; I also enjoy picking up lesser known instruments from around the world. Below is a recording featuring the Irish uilleann pipes with a synthesized accompaniment. Thoughts?
I'm currently turning my work "Eeyou-Istchee" for solo percussionist and tape into a full fledged concerto for marimba and orchestra. Below is a sound sample: (coming soon, like, this afternoon after I run errands)
Percussion isn't my only area of study; I also enjoy picking up lesser known instruments from around the world. Below is a recording featuring the Irish uilleann pipes with a synthesized accompaniment. Thoughts?
