Award-winning composer and violinist Andrew Poole Todd is one of Oregon's most promising young talents. He has conducted premieres of his works with local orchestras, and he has earned numerous awards for his compositions. An increasing number of professional and community orchestras are performing Andrew’s music, including the Asia America Symphony Orchestra, Portland Columbia Symphony, Starlight Symphony, and the Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra.

 As a film composer, Andrew has contributed to over 6 film and television titles including the highly anticipated War Flowers, starring Christina Ricci and Night of the Templar, David Carradine’s last film. Andrew also composed additional music for several episodes of the award-winning soap series, The Bay.

 In addition to composing, Andrew is an accomplished violinist and can frequently be heard performing on his own recordings. He was the concertmaster of the Starlight Symphony from 2008-2011. Andrew studied violin with Carol Sindell, a student of the legendary Jascha Heifetz.