Dr. Libby Ando

Libby is a horn player and teacher based in the New Jersey/Philadelphia region. Libby marched with the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps for 5 years, joining the instructional staff from 2017-2022.

Libby is a passionate educator, regularly teaching brass lessons and clinics for middle and high schools. Libby has worked with marching bands in the New Jersey/Pennsylvania area including Clearview Regional, Delsea Regional, Toms River High School East, and Upper Darby.

Currently a DMA student at Rutgers University, Libby studies with Leelanee Sterrett. This past year, Libby was proud to present her research “Symphonic Excerpts for Horn by Women Composers” at the Southeast Horn Conference at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro.

Libby obtained her Master’s in Music Performance from West Chester University in 2019 with Dr. Elizabeth Pfaffle. Libby also holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from Rowan University, where she studied with Lyndsie Wilson. Libby is a member of the Pennsylvania Area Chamber Winds.