Andrew J. Allen

Andrew J. Allen has a diverse work experience in the field of music. Andrew J. is currently an Associate Professor of Music at Georgia College & State University, where they teach saxophone, chamber music, and music theory courses. Andrew J. also serves as the coordinator of the BA in music degree and coordinator of winds and percussion. Prior to this role, they were an Assistant Professor of Music at the same university.

In addition to their academic positions, Allen has held leadership roles in various music organizations. Andrew J. is the President Elect of the North American Saxophone Alliance and also served as the Assistant Editor of The Saxophone Symposium. Andrew J. is a Vandoren Performing Artist at DANSR and an Artist-Clinician for Conn-Selmer, Inc., performing exclusively on Selmer Paris saxophones and mouthpieces.

Allen has also contributed to the field through their editorial work. Andrew J. was the Editor of the NACWPI Journal for six years.

Earlier in their career, Allen held faculty positions at Midwestern State University, Valley City State University, and Claflin University, where they taught music and served as an adjunct instructor.

Overall, Andrew J. Allen has a strong background in music education, performance, and leadership, with a focus on saxophone.

Andrew J. Allen started their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education-Instrumental from Tennessee Technological University. Andrew J. attended the university from 2004 to 2008. Later, they pursued a Master of Music degree in Music Performance (Saxophone) from Central Michigan University, completing it between 2009 and 2011. Finally, they earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Performance (Saxophone) with a Minor in Music Theory from the University of South Carolina, where they studied from 2011 to 2013.