Andrew Twiss
Associate Director of Bands

Andrew Twiss serves as Associate Director of Bands at Huntsville High School where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, assists with all aspects of the marching band, leads the HS and MS Jazz Programs, and teaches beginning saxophone class at Huntsville Intermediate. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Oklahoma State University while studying saxophone, chamber music, and jazz under Dr. Jeffrey Loeffert and Dr. Tommy Poole. While at OSU, Mr. Twiss was a National Chamber Music Finalist in the MTNA Competition and a drum major for the Cowboy Marching Band. Through his experience with the OSU jazz program, Mr. Twiss has performed with acclaimed artists such as Stockton Helbing, Christian McBride, and Wycliffe Gordon.
Mr. Twiss plays tenor saxophone in the Eurus Saxophone Quartet. ESQ is a group of Houston area educators/saxophonists whose focus is to serve students through outreach performances and clinics, commissioning new music, and forging meaningful connections through performances. ESQ was selected to present at the 2018 Midwest International Band Clinic in Chicago.
When not at the band hall Mr. Twiss enjoys road cycling on weekends, drinking coffee, practicing saxophone, and listening to all different kinds of music.
Mr. Twiss' professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educator's Association, Texas Bandmaster's Association, Texas Jazz Educator’s Association, and Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity.
Mr. Twiss plays tenor saxophone in the Eurus Saxophone Quartet. ESQ is a group of Houston area educators/saxophonists whose focus is to serve students through outreach performances and clinics, commissioning new music, and forging meaningful connections through performances. ESQ was selected to present at the 2018 Midwest International Band Clinic in Chicago.
When not at the band hall Mr. Twiss enjoys road cycling on weekends, drinking coffee, practicing saxophone, and listening to all different kinds of music.
Mr. Twiss' professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educator's Association, Texas Bandmaster's Association, Texas Jazz Educator’s Association, and Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity.
Email: adtwiss@huntsville-isd.org
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