Andrew Szypula
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Percussionist
Music Director
Producer

Andrew performs regularly with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and is in-demand as a studio and live percussionist. Orchestral percussion, drum set, world percussion, marching percussion, and mallet percussion are all a regular part of Andrew’s work. Andrew serves as music director for a number of professional and collegiate ensembles. As a producer, Andrew is experienced with audio engineering, editing, managing personnel, and giving direction to your creative project.

Andrew is a member of the Beetle Percussion Artist Family, Percussive Arts Society, and the Vic Firth Education Team.

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Featured Composer

Andrew joins the company of some amazing percussion composers on Bang to Rights, a new album from The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps to be featured in Extreme Music’s library of content

Upcoming:

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Arranger
Composer
Designer

From beginner bands to collegiate halftime shows to corporate events; from jazz to classical to contemporary; from parade blocks to opening sets to the stage and beyond; Andrew can build a performance for your ensemble that will stand out as entertaining and promote excellence in your group.

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Educator
Director
Clinician

Andrew is the Assistant Director of Bands at Tulane University where he oversees operations for the band program, co-designs the fall halftime shows, and serves as advisor for all auxiliary ensembles including Soundwave Pep Band, Shockwave Dance Team, and Green Wave Winds. Andrew has instructed groups and held clinics for all levels of music across the globe from New Orleans to Medellín, Colombia.