Samuel Andrade

Biography

School/Class: Kennesaw Mountain High School, Class of 2027
ASO Instructor: Daniel Laufer
Other Musical Affiliations: Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra
Summer Camps: Brevard Music Center

Samuel Andrade began playing the cello in the fall of 2020 and is currently a senior at Kennesaw Mountain High School. Two years later, he began studying privately with Peabody Institute alumna Sarah Paul. During his junior year of high school, Samuel began studying with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra cellist Daniel Laufer. Under Mr. Laufer’s guidance, Samuel was admitted to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent Development Program (TDP) in 2025.

In addition to his work with TDP, Samuel has been a recurring member of the Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra since his freshman year of high school (2023–2024). In spring 2025, he received second prize in the Tennessee Cello Workshop High School Competition and was also awarded the division’s bow prize. Shortly afterward, Samuel was selected for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP), where he studied music for four weeks at Georgia Southern University. He later joined the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) for the 2025–2026 season under the direction of William R. Langley and earned the position again for his senior year.

In summer 2026, Samuel attended the Brevard Music Center’s High School Orchestra Institute, where he was appointed assistant principal cellist of the Brevard Concert Orchestra for the orchestra’s final concert. Samuel has also participated in masterclasses with Dr. Wesley Baldwin, Dr. Horacio Contreras, Dr. Khari Joyner, and Dr. Alexis Lee.