Welcome Andrew Markworth!

We are excited to announce Andrew Markworth as the Blue Stars Percussion Composer and Arranger!

”We believe that Andrew brings a wealth of talent and experience to our team of designers. He had a positive impact on our 2024 season and we look forward to further collaboration with Andrew on the Design Team,” said Brad Furlano, Blue Stars CEO.


Andrew Markworth is a composer, arranger, and consultant writing for marching bands, indoor percussion and winds groups and drum corps all over the world.

He is currently the music director for Rhythm X Percussion (3 time WGI Independent World Gold Medalist).   He was the Music Arranger/Coordinator for the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps from San Antonio, TX from 2015-2020 and the Front Ensemble Arranger/Coordinator for Carolina Crown from 2007-2014.  He is also currently the full ensemble music arranger for Vandegrift High School, Centerville High School and many others.

Andrew is a Yamaha Performing Artist and a proud endorser of Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, and Promark Drumsticks which produces his signature mallet collection.

He currently resides in Centerville, Ohio with his wife Kara, daughter Natalie, and son Brady.