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Andrew Huggett

Music Composer
Andrew Huggett has been involved in the world of music since he was a child. Born to musical parents, he began composing at age 12 and studied at various schools including Guildhall School of Music, Trinity College of Music, and the Royal College Of Music in London England. At 17, Beatle's producer George Martin discovered him and signed him to a 3-year recording contract. Andrew later became part of The Huggett Family who toured North America and Europe for 13 years before disbanding in 1982. Music composer Andrew Huggett has an award-winning career in composing music for films, video games, TV shows and commercials. He is equally comfortable with any musical genre - rock to jazz or country to pop. His diverse ability has attracted clients all over the world from Los Angeles back home in Canada! Andrew has won many awards for his work, including the New York Film Festival Gold Award, Gemini Awards and Golden Reel. His work is also often used by productions which go on to win various other prizes like Peabody Awards or Cine Golden Eagle Awards. Over his career, Andrew has accumulated over 3000 registered credits in TV shows worldwide-including 180 countries where you can hear him play the music he wrote!
Andrew Huggett
Royal College of Music in London
Ottawa, ON, Canada

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Creative Director
  • Fields
    Media
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 15+ people
  • Skills
    Composer
    Music Production
    Music Theory
    Music Composition
    Music Performance
    Music Education
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
    French
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Doctoral

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Part-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Full-time freelancer

Work Experience

Music Composer

Jun 1983 - Present
Andrew Huggett pursued a career as a freelance musician and composer, creating music for various projects from symphony orchestras like the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Symphony Nova Scotia to commercial clients like Budget Rent A Car and Molson Breweries.

Composer and Audio Creative Director

Oct 1993 - Jul 2020
26 yrs 10 mos
Andrew accepted the composer and audio creative director position at GAPC in 1993. He held this job until 2020, when he left to pursue personal creative interests.

Singer

Sep 1969 - Aug 1982
13 yrs 0 mos
At the age of seventeen, Beatle's producer George Martin discovered Andrew and signed him to a three year recording contract. Andrew Huggett was part of The Huggett Family which toured North America and Europe for thirteen years before disbanding in 1982.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Composition
1981 - 1983
Master’s Degree
Music
1978 - 1980
Bachelor’s Degree
Music
1974 - 1978