"A generous, unified sound did much to bring alive Andrew Earle Simpson’s evocative arrangement of “Wayfaring Stranger,” paired with a soaring solo from [soprano Deborah] Sternberg and an intriguing instrumental arrangement."
— Alex Baker, Washington Classical Review, March 2, 2020 (Full Review)
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Current Season
This season, I will be continuing my interests in humanistic music and theatrical genres.
More events will be added as they are confirmed.
2026
| April 11 | Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Live screening of THE VALLEY OF SILENT MEN (shot around Banff) With live piano accompaniment by Andrew Simpson, performing his original score |
Banff, Alberta, Canada |
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| April 19 | National Gallery of Art Cine-Concert: The Great Train Robbery followed by Sand! Part of Treasures of American Cinema: Westerns as Reel Americana Live piano accompaniment by Andrew Simpson |
Washington, DC |
| April 237:00 PM | Smithsonian American History Museum THE BIG PARADE See King Vidor’s The Big Parade (1925) with a special new live orchestral score, composed and conducted by Andrew Earle Simpson. |
Washington, DC |
| April 255:00 PM | Cantate Chamber Singers "Stand" Christ Episcopal Church |
Kensington, MD |
| May 92:00 PM | National Gallery of Art Cine-Concert: The Maid of McMillen with Sparrows Part of Treasures of American Cinema: National Film Registry 2025 Selections Live piano accompaniment by Andrew Simpson East Building Large Auditorium |
Washington, DC |
| June 3 | Lecture at the Cineteca national de Chile, Santiago "The Magic of Music in Silent Film" |
Chile, Santiago |
| June 127:30 PM | Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater THE BIG PARADE (King Vidor, 1925) Admission free. I accompany this epic World War I picture on the Walker theater organ. Silent-era idol John Gilbert stars with Renee Adoree in this story of three American GIs serving in France in 1917.l |
Culpeper, VA |
| June 272:30 PM | FLESH AND THE DEVIL (with Greta Garbo and John Gilbert, 1926) I make my debut performance at this classic Los Angeles County cinema. Old Town Music Hall |
El Segundo, CA |
| July 4 | The Orquestra do Algarve THE GENERAL performed by The Orquestra do Algarve, Martim Sousa Tavers, conductor. The Portugese orchestra of the Algarve performs my orchestral score for Buster Keaton's classic silent film live to screen. |
Alzejur, Portugal |
| August 29 2 PM | Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater THE SEA HAWK (1924). I am thrilled to reprise my theater organ score for this historical pirate adventure based on Rafael Sabatini's novel. |
Culpeper, VA |
| September 12 | The Orquestra do Algarve THE GENERAL Orquestra do Algarve (Portugal) Municipal Auditorium of Olhao (Portugal) My score for Buster Keaton's classic is repeated after a July 4 performance in Portugal, in a new version with French Horn. |
Alzejur, Portugal |
| September 257:30 PM | Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS (1912) |
Culpeper, VA |
| September 27 | Washington Commanders Marching Band Washington Commanders vs. Seattle Seahawks at Northwest Stadium |
Landover, MD |
| October 67:00 PM | Arts Club of Washington Cabaret: Suzy Plays the Saxophone I am excited to present a new cabaret program connected with the 1928 German comedy SAXOPHON SUSI, which will be screened with my live score. Prior to that, a short cabaret program will include music from the 1920's Weimar cabaret, a song written for the 1928 film, and original music. The cabaret speaks to the present moment and links to the 1920s as well. I'm working with Erin Granfield, chanteuse/emcee and Carolyn Braus, saxophone. |
Washington, DC |
| Oct. 27 and Oct. 297:00 PM | Edlavitch Jewish Community Center PICCADILLY (1929, dir. E. A. Dupont, starring Anna May Wong). Cafritz Hall at the Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC, 1529 16th St NW. Part of the J xJ DC Jewish Film and Music Passport Series. I am excited to accompany this British picture with the amazing Anna May Wong - twice! - with my live multi-instrument score. |
Washington, DC |
| October 307:30 PM | AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center FAUST (dir. F. W. Murnau, 1926). My first time accompanying this classic story by the director of NOSFERATU. Celebrating 100 years. Part of the AFi Silent Cinema Showcase. |
Silver Spring, MD |
| November 1 | Washington Commanders Marching Band Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium |
Landover, MD |
| November 8 | Washington Commanders Marching Band Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams at Northwest Stadium |
Landover, MD |
| November 156:30 PM | AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center WHAT PRICE GLORY? (dir. Raoul Walsh, 1926) My original organ score for a new 4K restoration of this WW I picture, celebrating its 100th year. Part of the AFi Silent Cinema Showcase. |
Silver Spring, MD |
| November 23 | Washington Commanders Marching Band Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium |
Landover, MD |
| December 13 | Washington Commanders Marching Band Washington Commanders vs. Houston Texans at Northwest Stadium |
Landover, MD |
| December 20 | Washington Commanders Marching Band Washington Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons at Northwest Stadium |
Landover, MD |
| January 10 | Washington Commanders Marching Band Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium |
Landover, MD |
Accompanying silent films at Atlas Performing Arts Center. Photo Credit: Sarah O’ Halloran
[New Web Series] Afterglow
A new weekly web series featuring new music, film, and art in dialogue and live performance.
This new "AFTERGLOW" weekly web series begins with the creation and performance of a piece in three short movements, played by the composer, with instruments which are common household tools and appliances. The music is meditative, reminiscent of chant in many traditions, and underscores a larger point that art can be found anywhere and everywhere, any day. How lovely.
[Web Series] Sparklers: Andrew Earle Simpson's Improvisations for the Day
A series of short, improvised piano pieces based on the day
Imagine being a composer and performer in quarantine. Your scheduled professional appearances over the next several months have been postponed or cancelled. What do you do now? Well, if you’re Andrew Simpson, you improvise.
Professor Simpson, director of the Rome School’s Stage Music Program, has been creating daily videos since April 16, combining short musical improvisations with images on a different theme each day. Read more