At Pedal Point we design our shows to inspire young adults to improve their craft, discover a wider range of music, and learn to listen more deeply. It is our firm belief that music education is, and must always be the top priority for the marching arts. To that end, we aim to cover all of the design aspects so that judges and the audience can focus on what’s really important: the achievement of the performers. Pedal Point will continue to devote its efforts towards reaching and pushing these goals with every show.

Andrew McAfee

Andrew McAfee is an educator and composer based out of Southern California. After earning a Bachelor of Music from California State University, Long Beach, he went on to complete his Master of Music at Indiana University. Throughout his career, Andrew has studied with great composers from a wide variety of disciplines including film, jazz, chamber, and afro-cuban music. He ties these influences together with his marching arts education experience to create fresh, idiomatic, and entertaining shows.

Andrew has spent the last decade instructing ensembles and designing highly competitive shows for various schools and independent organizations throughout southern California and Indiana. In addition to owning and operating Pedal Point, Andrew works as a percussion ensemble specialist for Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps.