Bio
Orlando-based saxophonist Andrew Becker is a recent graduate of the Florida State University College of Music. In his time at FSU, he performed actively with various ensembles such as the University Wind Ensemble, the Marching Chiefs, jazz ensembles, jazz combos, the FSU Saxophone Orchestra, and saxophone quartets.
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As the winner of the FSU Young Artists Competition, Andrew had his orchestral debut with the University Philharmonia as they performed the Henri Tomasi Saxophone Concerto. Becker has performed at North American Saxophone Alliance conferences, the Southeastern Saxophone Summit, and the Great Plains Saxophone Workshop. In 2018, he was the first-prize winner of the Harold S. Schwartz Scholarship from the Opera Club of the Villages. He has been a participant in masterclasses featuring Dr. Fred Hemke, the H2 Quartet, Dr. Robert Young, and Eva Amsler.
As a chamber musician, Andrew has been the alto chair of the Apex Quartet (2019-2020) and is currently the alto chair of the newly formed Sunburnt Quartet (2021-). In their first months together, they have become semi-finalists for the North American Saxophone Alliance biennial quartet competition and are regular performers at College of Music events. Future chamber music endeavors aspire to focus on outreach in public schools. Such outreach will include the promoting of chamber music and making lifelong musicians.
Andrew has aspirations of teaching and performing in the Orlando metropolitan area. Lessons, workshops, and chamber music performances are but a few services Mr. Becker will provide. Dr. Geoffrey Deibel and Daniel Ferri have been his primary instructors.