Andy Scott is a respected educator. As well as directing all size ensembles, giving workshops and master classes in composition, improvisation and ensemble technique at schools, colleges and universities across the UK, Andy is Tutor of Saxophone at the Royal Northern College of Music, and Saxophone Consultant at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
"Andy Scott is a consumate musician. He knows about a wide variety of music, can write and play in these styles with great expertise, and is a dynamic teacher in these areas as well. I've had the pleasure of working with Andy at the RNCM numerous times, and he always displays a great enthusiasm and focus in what he does. We need more teachers and players, and, most importantly, instigators to keep the music fresh and moving forward."
Bob Mintzer
Internationally performing saxophonist
Andys commitment to education extends to being approached to compose new works for big band, classroom group, wind orchestra, small ensembles and solo pieces.
These commissions are published by Astute Music and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. He also has contributions to the
Apollo Saxophone Quartet Series of educational pieces for saxophone solos, duets, saxophone & piano, quartets. Published by
Astute Music.
Zebra Crossing for Tenor Saxophone & Piano (Associated Board Grade 6 piece) Published by Astute Music.
Café Europa for Alto Saxophone & piano by Rob Buckland & Andy Scott (Associated Board Grade 3&6 pieces) Published by Astute Music.
Contributions to the Music Medals Series for saxophone ensemble. Published by the ABRSM.
Changing Times for solo saxophone & piano by Rob Buckland & Andy Scott Published by Astute Music.
Sounds Like Another Day (10') Commissioned & funded by Halton Borough Council, Widnes Rotary & Wade Deacon High School. Premiered at Wade Deacon High School & subsequently performed by Widnes School Group at the Millennium Dome, London (15.9.00).
Limousine Lights (16') Commissioned by Keith Robinson & Wade Deacon High School, Widnes. Funded by the National Lottery of England. Premiered at the 1998 WASBWE Conference, Manchester.
At the End of the Day (4') Commissioned, funded, & premiered by Grange School Big Band, Hartford. Published by Harlequin Music
Our Town (11') Commissioned by Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Funded by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. Premiered at the Millennium Dome, London. (27.09.02).
Dig Deep (4') Commissioned & funded by Kings School, Leys. Premiered by Kings School Big Band. Published by Harlequin Music.
Uumm...! (9') Commissioned by Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Funded by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. Premiered at the North of England Education Conference (6.1.00).