Andrew Swait

"Andrew Swait was just ten years old when he recorded 'Light of the World' in October 2005 as an Abbey School Chorister. His prodigious talent was spotted at the age of only five, and steeped in the musical whirlwind of a chorister's life, his remarkable musicianship has flourished. In addition to the demands of full choristership in The Abbey School Choir where daily Evensong, numerous concerts and international tours were all a way of life, Andrew was also a member of Tewkesbury Abbey Parish Choir. "

Andrew is currently a pupil of Cheltenham College Junior School. In addition to preparations for Common Entrance and his singing commitments, Andrew also studies the piano, cello and most recently organ at Cheltenham College Chapel. Through recordings and concerts he also keenly follows the work of his idols - Bowman, Kirkby, Padmore, Terfel, Scholl and Isserlis. Andrew's passions do not stop at music. He has studied Mandarin outside school from the age of six and is an avid reader of poetry, prose and especially of all things to do with flight.

In the face of the tragic events surrounding the end of his choir at The Abbey School Tewkesbury in July 2006, Andrew hopes his work as a treble, through both recording and performance, will focus much needed attention on the importance of providing proper choral training for other boys.