Andrew Koch

Education: B.M. in Music Education from Western Michigan University, and Master of Music Education degree, with a trumpet performance emphasis, from the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

At the University of Virginia, Drew Koch assists in the administration and rehearsal of the total band program, including the Cavalier Marching Band, Concert Band, and Men's and Women's Basketball Bands. A native of Southeastern Michigan, he received the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University and the Master of Music Education degree, with a trumpet performance emphasis, from the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

At the University of South Carolina, Mr. Koch ran all marching fundamentals rehearsal, designed halftime drill for the marching band, conducted the University Concert Band, and directed the USC Basketball Pep Band at both the Men's and Women's SEC Tournaments in 2000 and 2001.

Following his graduate assistantship, Mr. Koch was appointed as Director of Bands at Chapin High School in South Carolina in 2001. Under his direction, the Chapin Band earned consistent superior ratings at the SCBDA Concert Festival, regularly placed in the top 5 the State Marching Festival (finishing second in 2004) and earned the Outstanding Performance Award every year from the SCBDA. In 2005, the Chapin Band also marched in the London New Year's Day Parade in England.

Mr. Koch is an active performer, clinician and adjudicator. He is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the College Band Directors National Association, the ACC Band Directors Association, the South Carolina Band Directors Association, the National Band Association, and was inducted as an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi in 2001.