About
André Holmlund (born 1993) is a composer, arranger and musician from Strängnäs, Sweden. He started playing trombone at a young age and began composing at the age of twelve.
He studied at Södra Latins gymnasium in Stockholm as a classical trombonist and tubaist for Sven Larsson. During those years he played in a wide degree of orchestas and ensembles such as; symphony orchestra, chamber groups, big bands, brass ensemble, jazz ensembles, pop/rock ensembles, wind bands and a drum and bugle corp band.
In 2012 André began his studies in composition at The College of Music in Piteå for Professor Jan Sandström. André finished his masters degree 2017. He has also studied for Fredrik Högberg, Johan Ramström, Hans Hjortek and Gary Verkade.
André’s musical style consits of contemporary classical to a wide range of pop and rock. His work includes orchestral, chamber, solo, choir, musical, rock, pop and film and game music.
Awards
The Award of the Audience – Esbjerg Ensmble Composition Competition 2016
Education
2015 – 2017 Master degree in composition – The College of Music in Piteå
2012 – 2015 Bachelor degree in composition – The College of Music in Piteå
2009 – 2012 Professional musician, classical trombone – Södra Latins Gymnasium (upper secondary school)
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