Andrew began playing tenor horn at the age of 10. He quickly showed great promise and at the age of 11 won the Junior Scottish solo Championship.

Later that year Andrew joined Arbroath Instrumental Band who were curremtly in 4th section, then made progress from 4th section to 1st section in 3 consecutive years. In this time Andrew had moved onto solo horn.

Andrew has also played in the National Youth Brass Of Scotland since the age of 13 and has held the principal horn seat for 5 years now.

At the young age of 16, Andrew auditioned for the Royal Northern College Of Music and was accepted to commence his studies in September 2005.

Only 2 months into his 1st term he was offered the seat of 2nd horn at Faireys which he gladly accepted. After a year with the band he now sits 1st horn.