Meet Andrew
A native of Spartanburg, SC, Andrew Fierova has performed throughout the United States, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, England, and Austria. Andrew currently fills the Second Horn chair in the Charlotte Symphony and has also performed with the Atlanta Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, and Charleston Symphony.
Andrew maintains a private studio of students from middle school through adult and is on faculty at Davidson College. He conducts two brass choirs as part of the Cornelius Youth Orchestra, where he is the brass coordinator, and also founded the Brass Challenge program, an instrument-specific intensive training program that introduces beginners to all aspects of their instrument, concluding with ensemble playing.
His former students have been accepted into The Juilliard School, Peabody Institute, Indiana University, Davidson College, University of South Carolina, University of North Carolina Greensboro and Chapel Hill, University of Alabama, Duke University, Appalachian State University, University of Pennsylvania, Radford University, The University of New Mexico, Asbury University, and Interlochen Arts Academy.
Andrew has had the pleasure of being a Featured Artist for the NC Horn Day, and has presented master classes at The University of Texas at Austin, University of South Carolina, Brevard Music Center, and University of North Carolina Greensboro. He has enjoyed several summers on faculty with Cannon Music Camp and Wintergreen Music Festival. Andrew holds degrees from The Juilliard School and University of South Carolina.
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy centers around the concept that one cannot separate the musician from the person. While the steps and process of learning remain set, my approach is unique and tailored for each individual student. I emphasize individual responsibility and accountability, holding my students to high standards. I believe in simplifying the learning process as much as possible, and clearly defining what is right, what is wrong, and why.