Conductor, Adjudicator, Band Trainer, Personal Development, Brass Repairer
Paul first learnt to play Euphonium under the guidance of his father Len
Andrews, between 1972 and 1979. In that time, Paul sort help from the legendary
Euphonium player Lyndon Baglin, a man that to this day has a major influence
on Paul's teaching methods.
He joined Roberts Bakery Band between 1979 and 1983, working with a
colourful conductor who has given over 40 years to the same band, Colin
Cranson. However, the lure of top flight banding was to much, particularly the
persuasive skills of Richard Evans, a man that was to become a major influence
on Paul's life and remains a close friend and motivator to this day.
The time spent in Leyland Vehicles Band was the most rewarding as a
player; playing in some of the finest auditoriums all over the world. Cd's,
Radio Broadcasts and television appearances seemed to be part of life's
daily routine at that time. By the end of 1989, 6 fantastic years with Leyland
and a Euphonium career of 17 years under his belt, Paul looked for new pastures
to continue his thirst for ambitious projects, conducting seemed the natural
progression.
Having learned his conducting trade from some of the finest musical
directors such as, Alan Withington, David King, Richard Evans and James
Gourley, Paul has conducted bands such as Besses o’th Barn in the champion
section before becoming the associate conductor of Carlton Main along with
guest appearances at Grimethorpe and Fodens. In 2001, Paul formed his own band
in his home town of Warrington; Wire Brass. In an 11 year period, his skills
took the band from nothing to a well establish championship section band, eventually
finishing at 38th becoming the most progressive band in the world. Paul has found
himself in great demand not only nationally but internationally. His forays to
the other side of the world in Australia have been particularly
successful with Brisbane Excelsior Band.
Paul currently conducts the World Famous Wingates Band. Since 2013 and the
appointment of musical director Paul Andrews, Wingates have been on a journey
to recapture their former glory. He brought them invitation to Brass In Concert
for the first time in their history, in 2016 they achieved qualification to the
National Finals of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time in
11 years and last September, competed in the largest brass band competition in
the world, the British open; a competition the band haven't attended since
1999. After now 25 years conducting experience, having just completed his 4th year
at Wingates, Paul has seen the band rise from 67th to
a top 20 position in the world.
Adjudicating being a role he considers having the utmost importance
attached to it, he is taking it on with the due diligence, commitment
and integrity that he has always applied throughout his musical career.
Paul offers Conducting services, Personal Development plans and Band Training, if you require any of Paul's services please don't hesitate to contact us.