Andrew Urbina (saxophone, clarinet) is from the Philadelphia suburbs and of Colombian descent. He’s a freelance musician who performs and educates throughout the US, Canada, and Colombia. He earned a Bachelor of Music from New England Conservatory and a Masters of Music from McGill University, both with concentrations in jazz, and completed PA K-12 teaching certification from Immaculata University. In 2008, Andrew participated in the Banff International Workshop of Jazz and Creative Music at the Banff Centre led by Dave Douglas in Alberta. In 2009, he performed at the VI Panama Jazz Festival with an ensemble from New England Conservatory and later lived in Bogota, Colombia as an active performer and educator. In 2016, he performed with the Ida y Vuelta ensemble at the X Festival Internacional de Musica in Cartagena, Colombia. As a performer, Andrew is an active member of the Norman David Eleventet, U.S.E. Trio, and plays regularly with groups throughout the Philadelphia area. He’s a passionate educator, teaching at La Universidad Sergio Arboleda, McGill University, PA Governor’s School of the Arts, and Bala Cynwyd Middle School. He’s the LTS Instrumental Music Teacher at Radnor Middle School where he teaches concert band, jazz band, and music technology. Andrew’s teaching philosophy focuses on a well-rounded musical foundation so his students have the tools to develop their own unique musical approach.