Andy Fowler
Independent music tutor and writer
About Me.
I am a highly motivated and accomplished professional in education, leadership, political policy and community engagement. I have over 30 years as an experienced musician, analyst and writer on education, social capital and community engagement. I have personal integrity and deeply held moral beliefs that build confidence and excellence in all I work with.
Experience
Teacher of Academic Music
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Responsible for teaching and leading music, from Year 3, but particularly at GCSE, A Level and BTEC Level 3. Director of the School Orchestra and my boys' choir, i Ragazzi. I have also rehearsed and conducted major choral works, including Mozart's Requiem and Handel's Messiah.
1981-1984
BA, MA, Magdalen College, Oxford
At Oxford, I was President of the Magdalen College Music Society, leading weekly Thursday recitals and conducting both the Rossi Ensemble and the Chamber Choir. I was awarded the Frere Exhibition for my services to both Music and the JCR Social Committee.
1985-1986
Bishop Challoner School, Birmingham
I was appointed Head of Music in my first post, and set up a Performing Arts Faculty. I was responsible for high-quality concerts and collaborations with the CBSO, Birmingham Youth Choir, CBTO and Opera North.
1989-2004
Director of Performing Arts, Senior Leader, Thorns Community College, Brierley Hill
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2005-2011
National Community Coordinator, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.
Director of Creative Arts. Set up a post-16 arts collaboration with Stourbridge College of FE with exceptional results. Musical Director of 12 full-scale musicals and over 100 performances. Set up a Saturday Arts School and led arts-based adult education.
I worked across England to build bridges between diverse schools and communities. Please see the consultancy and witing sections of this site for further details.
Research Projects
Areas of Study
My areas of research include:
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Musicology from the Renaissance to the present.
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Pedagogy.
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Educational writing.
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Political and community-based writing.
I believe that education is the key to unlocking one's full potential. My research is focused on exploring new ideas and developing innovative solutions to improve the learning experience for everyone. Read on to discover my latest work.
Upcoming Projects
I am available to provide services in the following areas:
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Piano and violin teaching to all ages.
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Tuition and mentoring in Music and English from primary level to GCSE, A Level, IB and BTEC level 3.
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Music theory teaching
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Writing educational materials.
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Exam setting and marking.
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Ongoing Projects
With an exceptional record as a teacher and educationalist, I am now available to help young people and adults to achieve their goals. I was fortunate to have had many brilliant teachers and tutors who have got me here. It's now time to repay that kindness and expertise.
Experience
I have been an outstanding musician and educationalist for many years. I was National Community Programme Coordinator for SSAT, during which time I helped many schools and communities in bringing together diverse people and building bridges. I was responsible for many publications, and once, infamously, performed a Tom Lehrer gig at the National Community Conference in Manchester, as well as doing stand-up performance poetry sessions in Dudley and London!