Andrew Munger is a music educator, composer, and multi-percussion artist living in Raleigh, NC. A versatile musician, Andrew has done extensive work with symphonic percussion, West African percussion, drumset, mallet instruments, and electronic media. Andrew enjoys creating and performing new percussion-based works, freelancing with ensembles across North Carolina, and collaborating with fellow musicians and composers around the world.
Andrew understands the far-reaching benefits of music education, and is committed to sharing his musical expertise with all who want to learn to play drums and percussion. As a music teacher, Andrew creates an exciting environment that challenges students to attain new levels of artistry in their playing, and inspires them to explore new musical horizons. For groups interested in learning more about music, Andrew offers fun and informative workshops on topics ranging from audition preparation to drumset tuning and more.
One of the cornerstones of Andrew's career is a commitment to expanding the world of percussion through composition. Andrew has composed a rich catalog of pieces for trombone/marimba duo, violin/marimba duo, solo percussion, and wind band. Andrew is a collaborative composer, partnering closely with performers to create truly unique and expressive works of sonic art.
For more information, or to inquire about commissioning a new piece of music from Andrew, please visit his website, RhythmArt.com or send him an email.
Our Past Cries Out - Original work for solo percussion
Quiet Village - Vibexotica Tiki Band
Current Engagements
Raleigh Symphony - Performing standards of the orchestral repertoire and fun pops concerts several times yearly. Andrew serves as principal percussionist.
Carolina Philharmonic - Performing exciting symphonic programs to the Pinehurst community.
Tar River Orchestra - Creating symphonic experiences for Eastern North Carolina listeners.
Vibexotica - Bringing tiki and exotica fun to the Triangle area and beyond!
Andrew offers...
Private drum and percussion lessons
Group clinics and masterclasses
Multi-disciplinary presentations for schools - storytelling, geographical and cultural studies, science of music
Recording sessions and sub work
Remote recording services
Solo vibraphone or marimba performances
Dance accompaniment
African (Malinke), Middle Eastern (Belly Dance), or Modern