Get to Know Andrew Savage!
Get to know the members of the Salem Symphonic Winds through this series of mini-interviews! Don’t miss hearing all of the Salem Symphonic Winds musicians perform April 13, 2025 at 4:00pm during our world premiere of The Princess and The Wind.
Andrew Savage
Andrew plays the French Horn and has been playing with Salem Symphonic Winds since August 2024.
About Andrew
I'll do this in a more casual first-person perspective for once! I'm a composer, arranger, engraver, arts administrator, music tech nerd, and human being. I've got two degrees centered on music composition and contemporary music, and my primary areas of interest are wind band and media music. If that hadn't already clued you in, I'm a huge nerd in most other areas of my life as well. I might be new to this ensemble and notably younger than the average ensemble member here, but I am very excited to be a part of its leadership as the ensemble librarian and help bring contemporary wind band music to life!
What do you enjoy the most about playing?
My favorite part about performing is being an active part of bringing music to life. It feels awesome to be working together with other people to convey stories, emotions, and ideas through my favorite medium.
Do you have a favorite musical memory?
Honestly, I've had many so they have often blended together. But perhaps one that sticks out is when one of my university professors retired from conducting, he had an excellent program with great pieces from front to back. The band played fantastically and it was a very emotional evening for all involved, both performers and the audience.
Share a fun fact about yourself
I'm very active as a curator and custom level creator for the Beat Saber modding community!
What is on your Spotify playlist or in your music library?
Too many things. I have over 30,000 liked songs. But to give an idea of the genres I listen to, here's a selection from my top genres from my whole Spotify history: alternative, electronic, rock, classical, hip-hop, j-pop, soundtrack, pop punk, indietronica, progressive metal, indie folk, chamber pop...the list goes on.
List three words to describe the Salem Symphonic Winds
Ambitious, devoted, and community-centric.
