09/03/2026
Fiddler and violinist Andrew Finn Magill will bring his blend of old and new to Randolph for the College’s Guest Artist Concert Series.
Magill, who will perform in Thoresen Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12, blends traditional Irish music with Brazilian choro jazz and American fiddle styles.
He has performed for the College twice before, virtually in 2021 and in person in 2022.
“We’re really excited to bring Finn back to campus,” said Emily Yap Chua, Randolph’s Catherine Ehrman Thoresen ’23 and William Erness Thoresen Professor of Music and director of the Guest Artist Series. “Our students loved hearing his compositions and learning about the life of a professional studio musician during his last residency, and they’ll get the same opportunity during this one. He is engaging and approachable, both as a person and a musician.”
Magill is a Fulbright fellow, a South Arts Emerging Traditional Artist, and has been featured on MTV, PBS, TEDx, and NPR.
Since 2021, he has scored for film and television, with projects ranging from short indie films to commercials. He has also worked with film composer Christopher LaRue Horton on several projects as a featured violinist and has been a professional voice actor for radio, film, TV, and audiobooks.
While he’s on campus, Magill will visit Chua’s American Popular Music class and perform for students at R.S. Payne Elementary School.
“These outreach performances are such an important part of our Guest Artist Series,” Chua said. “They give young students a chance to experience professional musicians up close, while giving our artists an opportunity to connect with a wide-ranging audience. It’s a wonderful way for the College to connect with the Lynchburg community as a whole.”
Magill will be joined by a world-class rhythm section of piano, bass, and drums.
Tickets to the performances are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors, and free for students and children younger than 18.
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