Andrew Smit is a teacher, composer, and percussionist living in Dallas, TX. He currently serves as the Director of Percussion at Lake Highlands High School in Dallas. He holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Indiana University’s Jacob’s School of Music. While at Indiana University, he studied with such teachers as Kevin Bobo, Steve Houghton, John Tafoya, and Michael Spiro. He also performed in such ensembles as the IU Drumline, Wind Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Brazilian Ensemble, and the Afro-Cuban ensemble, which performed at the 2011 PASIC in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has also performed with competitive ensembles such as The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. His professional affiliations include the Percussive Arts Society, Texas Music Educators Association, and Texas Bandmasters Association. Andrew is also a proud endorser of Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets.