Andy grew up in Hertfordshire before moving to Tamworth with his job with Barclays Bank in 1998. He started playing the piano and trumpet when he was 7years old, and off and on he has been playing ever since. He studied at the Royal College of Music in London on a Saturday Junior Scholarship between the ages of 11 and 18 culminating in obtaining his Diploma. He decided though a musical career was not for him, preferring to enjoy it as a hobby rather than a must to pay the bills. He has many years experience having worked with a number of Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Societies in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire as both Accompanist and Musical Director for musicals and stage shows. He also played keyboard in bands varying in style from ceilidh to rock.

Andy was 'spotted' by the partner of one of our members playing the piano for a local school production and became the choir's deputy accompanist in Spring 2004. He agreed to take over as our regular accompanist in January 2005 and enjoyed learning the choir's extensive repertoire. In January 2009 Andy took over as Musical Director. Andy is married to Katie (also a singer) and has two daughters, Rebecca and Tamara, both of whom are learning to play the cornet and trumpet.