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Andrew Bain
Bachelor of Music
Class of 1994
Born and raised in Australia,
Andrew now lives and works in Los
Angeles as the principal horn of the
LA Philharmonic, a music teacher
and entrepreneur behind
the Invested Musician.
I have been the principal horn since 2011
for the LA Philharmonic. In the winter season
we play at Disney Concert Hall in Downtown
LA, and in summer we perform at the
Hollywood Bowl. I also teach at the Colburn
School of Music, the Aspen Music Festival
and in my start-up, the Invested Musician that
I co-founded with my wife Rupal.
Seeing young people improve and achieve
their goals-and being able to support that
journey-is what I enjoy most about teaching.
I’ve played many times at Elder during my
time at the University. I played my first
orchestral concert with the Elder
Conservatorium Orchestra and my first
professional gig there in 1993. It’s a very
special place with beautiful acoustics.
Career highlights include winning my first
orchestra job with the Adelaide Symphony
Orchestra (I grew up listening to and learning
from players in that orchestra) and working
for the LA Philharmonic with one of the
world’s most famous conductors. Performing
John Williams’ incredible solos on the Star
Wars soundtracks: The Force Awakens and
The Last Jedi was also a dream come true.
Playing with Sydney Symphony Orchestra for
the much-anticipated reopening of the
Sydney Opera House has been the main
highlight of 2022, as well as premiering horn
concerto with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
for the World Premier of Paul Deans. After
that, I'm also touring with the Australia World
Orchestra to London, Edinburgh, Sydney
and Melbourne.
Dedicate a plaque to honour a loved one, and it will be
placed on the back of the seat(s) in Elder Hall in recognition
of your donation.
One hundred per cent of your gift directly supports Elder
Hall’s refurbishment, with works due to be completed by
Summer 2022/23. Donors will then be invited to a celebratory
reception to view their plaques on the new seats.
To learn more, visit adelaide.edu.au/give/take-a-seat
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