Andrew Jarvis is an internationally acclaimed orchestral musician and educator, currently serving as Principal Tuba of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra — a position he has held since 2001. With a distinguished career spanning more than three decades across South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, Andrew is widely regarded as one of the leading low brass performers and pedagogues in the region. Andrew’s orchestral career began in South Africa, where he held positions with the National Orchestra of South Africa and the Transvaal Chamber Orchestra. After relocating to Australia, he performed extensively as a freelance musician with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra. Since winning the position in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra he continues to perform as a member of the contemporary ensemble Stroma, contributing to a wide range of innovative and modern repertoire. As a soloist, Andrew has appeared at major international festivals and conferences, including the International Tuba Conferences in Sydney, where he premiered new works, and has toured internationally as a featured performer with symphonic wind ensembles. A career highlight includes performing as soloist for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Ross Harris’s Labyrinth, a performance that earned an APRA Award. His solo career reflects both technical excellence and a commitment to expanding the repertoire for low brass instruments. In addition to performance, Andrew has built an extensive and influential career in music education. He has held senior academic and leadership roles including Head of Brass at the New Zealand School of Music and lecturer positions at leading institutions such as the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Over many years, he has contributed to the development of young musicians through his work with numerous Youth Orchestra programmes, as well as international youth festivals in China, Australia, and beyond. His teaching philosophy combines technical mastery with musical creativity, and many of his students have gone on to successful professional careers in Europe and Australia. Andrew’s contribution to music also extends into conducting and musical direction. He has served as a guest conductor at international youth music festivals and has directed major brass and wind ensembles in both academic and professional settings. Throughout his career, Andrew has received numerous awards and honours recognising both his performance excellence and contribution to music education. These include an APRA Award for performance, major international scholarships, and awards for musical leadership and community contribution. His early recognition includes prestigious international music camp scholarships and honours in the United States, reflecting a career marked by excellence from its earliest stages. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance and Orchestral Performance from the University of Natal and an LRSM diploma, underpinning a career defined by technical mastery, versatility, and sustained contribution to the global brass community. Today, he continues to perform, teach, and mentor at the highest level, maintaining a reputation as both an outstanding musician and a dedicated contributor to the future of music.