Andrew Poole Todd, composer

Andrew Poole Todd, age 19, is an award-winning young composer. Notable awards include the 2010 Asia America Symphony Orchestra Composition Competition, the 2009 John Kenneth Cole Composition Prize, two NFMC State competition wins, 2nd place at the 2009 National NFMC Competition, 1st place in the 2008 MTNA State Competition, and Honorable Mention in the 2009 Wagner University Composition Competition.

Andrew has worked on film and TV projects including the main theme for Your Money, a local cable TV show. Perdie Across America, a YouTube series produced by Matt Perdie licensed Andrew's music, and an episode was placed on the highly anticipated Tea Party: The Documentary Film DVD. Andrew provided additional music and served as Score Supervisor for the upcoming releases Changing Hands (dir. Scott L. Schwartz) and Dead Enders (dir. Paul C. Hemmes).

In addition to composing, Andrew is an accomplished violinist, the concertmaster of the Starlight Symphony, and a frequent performer in the Portland area. You can learn more about Andrew at his website: www.andrewpooletodd.com