Andrew started drumming in 1970 with the Mitcham Pipe Band (Grade 3) at the age of 7, under the tuition of Cyril Bell. He remained there until 1980 where he then joined the City of Melbourne Pipe Band (Grade 1) finishing up his 7 years there as Lead Drummer and holding the prize as Victorian Grade 1 Drum Corp Champions. 1987 saw Andrew join the Victoria Police Pipe Band. During this time, Andrew played under Lead Drummers Andrew Scullion, Paul Turner and Harold Gillespie respectively. In 1996, Andrew was employed as the Senior Drumming Instructor at Scotch College Melbourne. In 2002, Andrew accepted a position at Presbyterian Ladies’ College as Teacher in Charge of Pipes and Drums and was tasked with establishing a competitive Pipe Band for the School. He remained there for 14 years.

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