Andrew Stroud Bio
Andrew Stroud began studying music and the classical guitar with his father while living in Corsham, England. By the time he left the U.K. for the United States at the age of 10, Stroud had already given his first public recitals (in Corsham and Swindon) and had passed his Royal Conservatory exams with honors.
His teachers have included composer Thomas Coffey, renowned performer Stephen Robinson, French virtuoso Judicael Perroy, and Bruce Holzman. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Stetson University and a Master of Music degree from Florida State University.
At FSU, Stroud was awarded three consecutive graduate teaching assistantships, and is currently a Doctoral candidate in Guitar Performance. He has performed in the master classes of Oscar Ghiglia, the Assad Duo, Paul Galbraith, Roland Dyens, Eduardo Fernandez, Paco Pena, Lorenzo Micheli, Matteo Mela, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and many other world renowned musicians.
Andrew has enjoyed success at many international competitions including the Columbus State Guitar Symposium (2001,2002,2007), Guitare Lachine Competition (2003), Schadt String Competition (2008), the Dr. Luis Sigall Competition (2009), Guitar Foundation of America Competition (2006), and the Christopher Parkening Competition (2006, 2009).
As a soloist, Andrew has enjoyed performing in a wide array of venues. Among them are the Festival Mediterreano della Chitarra in Italy, featured solo performances in West Palm Beach’s Gala Concert and a performance at the Veteran World Fencing Championships Gala. As a Chamber Musician, he has performed in diverse roles ranging from orchestral music to opera. He has been featured on local and national broadcasts on television and NPR. In 2009, Andrew made his South American debut, giving master classes and concerts in Chile.
In 2007, Andrew and fellow guitarist Adam Larison formed Duo 220. The duo has performed in venues across the U.S. and U.K. They have been coached by Bruce
Holzman and Sergio Assad, Grammy award winning composer and member of the
iconic Assad duo. Duo 220 is committed to creating innovative programs, performing works ranging from Baroque to contemporary, highlighting music that falls outside of the mainstream repertoire.
Among his other endeavors have been lectures, master-classes and teaching. Stroud has been a faculty member of StetsonUniversity’s Community School for the Arts, Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, Chipola College, Thomas University, and as a guest of schools throughout Florida. He has published and recorded for the Hands on Teaching method, and has been published in Soundboard magazine. His performances have been featured on NPR and television documentaries across thecountry. Stroud is currently continuing his doctorate at Florida StateUniveristy where he serves as assistant to Bruce Holzman.
His teachers have included composer Thomas Coffey, renowned performer Stephen Robinson, French virtuoso Judicael Perroy, and Bruce Holzman. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Stetson University and a Master of Music degree from Florida State University.
At FSU, Stroud was awarded three consecutive graduate teaching assistantships, and is currently a Doctoral candidate in Guitar Performance. He has performed in the master classes of Oscar Ghiglia, the Assad Duo, Paul Galbraith, Roland Dyens, Eduardo Fernandez, Paco Pena, Lorenzo Micheli, Matteo Mela, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and many other world renowned musicians.
Andrew has enjoyed success at many international competitions including the Columbus State Guitar Symposium (2001,2002,2007), Guitare Lachine Competition (2003), Schadt String Competition (2008), the Dr. Luis Sigall Competition (2009), Guitar Foundation of America Competition (2006), and the Christopher Parkening Competition (2006, 2009).
As a soloist, Andrew has enjoyed performing in a wide array of venues. Among them are the Festival Mediterreano della Chitarra in Italy, featured solo performances in West Palm Beach’s Gala Concert and a performance at the Veteran World Fencing Championships Gala. As a Chamber Musician, he has performed in diverse roles ranging from orchestral music to opera. He has been featured on local and national broadcasts on television and NPR. In 2009, Andrew made his South American debut, giving master classes and concerts in Chile.
In 2007, Andrew and fellow guitarist Adam Larison formed Duo 220. The duo has performed in venues across the U.S. and U.K. They have been coached by Bruce
Holzman and Sergio Assad, Grammy award winning composer and member of the
iconic Assad duo. Duo 220 is committed to creating innovative programs, performing works ranging from Baroque to contemporary, highlighting music that falls outside of the mainstream repertoire.
Among his other endeavors have been lectures, master-classes and teaching. Stroud has been a faculty member of StetsonUniversity’s Community School for the Arts, Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, Chipola College, Thomas University, and as a guest of schools throughout Florida. He has published and recorded for the Hands on Teaching method, and has been published in Soundboard magazine. His performances have been featured on NPR and television documentaries across thecountry. Stroud is currently continuing his doctorate at Florida StateUniveristy where he serves as assistant to Bruce Holzman.
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