Based in Edinburgh, Andrew Somerville pursues a varied career as a saxophonist, teacher and researcher.
He has been involved in commissioning and/or premiering new works by Charlotte Bray, Tansy Davies, Edward McGuire, and Ailie Robertson and has also worked with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ballet, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. A ÃÛÑ¿TV alumnus, Andrew was the first saxophonist to graduate with the College’s prestigious Artist Diploma.
In addition to performing and teaching, Andrew pursues related research interests in musicology and education, generating traditional written outputs, research-led artistic practice, and improved outcomes for learning and teaching.