​​Andrew Poor Music

RECENT COMMISSIONS 

South Forsyth High School-Cumming, GA, Reggie Humphrey, Director of Bands

Denmark High School-Alpharetta, GA, Kayla Poor, Director of Bands

Cario Middle School-Mt. Pleasant, SC--Christian Gordon and Kalyn Todd, Directors

GMEA District 9 Middle School Honor Band​-Pat Gallagher, Band Chair 

Feagin Mill Middle School, Warner Robins, GA-- Lloyd McDonald Director of Bands

​Peachtree City Flute Ensemble, Peachtree City, GA--Kelly McKinney, Director

Habersham Central High School, Mount Airy, GA--Ryan Dukes, Director of Bands

Dreyfoos School of the Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida--Evan Rogovin, Director of Bands


Go to Contact Page for more information on commissioning a work for your band.



On the Horizon (Grade 4)
Written for the Denmark High School Band, this is a two-movement work, inspired by the dreams and hopes of a new horizon. 

While Travelin' Through this World (Grade 4)
Commissioned by the South Forsyth High School Wind Ensemble. Based on the folk song, "A Wayfaring Stranger", this expanded work showcases the whole ensemble. 

Through the Labyrinth (Grade 3)
Grade 3 piece for Concert Band written for the Cario Middle School Band, Mt. Pleasant, SC. The pieces a variety of rhythms that feel like mixed meter but are in convention meters. 

Latest Songs

The Music of Andrew f. Poor composer

 

This is my official website, created to help share my music, conducting, and exciting events. Please visit this site for information about my current projects and events.

 

As most of you know, I am a full-time music educator with teaching responsibilities at South Forsyth Middle School and, during the summer, with various drum corps. I also remain active as a composer and arranger, with current and past clients, including, Olivet-Nazarene University, University of Alabama, University of Tennesee-Martin, Tara Winds, Southern Crescent Chorale, and numerous high schools and middle schools. My works have been performed at the Midwest Clinic, Music for All National Concert Band Festival, Georgia Music Educators Association State In-Service Conference, ITEC, numerous All-State, and All-Region Bands, and globally in Asia and Europe. Bands performing my marching band arrangements have won numerous local and regional competitions. 

Music for Concert, Marching and Chamber Ensembles

​    Andrew F. Poor ComPOSER