Mag. Andrew William Brown

Born in Prince George's County, Maryland, U.S.A.

Education

High School Diploma, 1987, from the Science and Technology Center at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland with an emphasis on technical drawing and music.

Bachelor's Degree in double bass performance, 1991, magna cum laude, from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. with philosophy, religion, English and German emphasis.

Magister Artium 1999 in double bass performance from the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, Austria.

Research Activities

Thesis: Acoustical Studies on Double Bass Bridge Height Adjusters, May, 1999. Listening tests and sound analysis established that wheel-and-axle bridge height adjusters cause a significant difference in the sound of the bass compared to the same bass and bridge with none. An international survey helped to define current trends in adjuster use.

Consultation and assistance with stringed instrument projects and the VIAS analysis system.

Documentation of Italian double basses in Austria, and general themes of lutherie.

Assistance with IWK publications in English.