He earned a Graduate Degree in 2003, from the Hochschule für Musik in Karlsruhe, Germany, studying with Will Sanders and specializing in Chamber Music.
[1][2][4][5] In 2003, Bain also joined the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra as Principal horn, as holder of the Avenir Foundation Endowed Chair, and as a featured soloist.
[9][10] "The slow movement, with its eloquent horn solo (beautifully played by Andrew Bain), erupts into grotesque weirdness."
– Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic(12-2-2012)[11] "Andrew Bain's rich and nuanced horn solos became a highlight."
– Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic (10-27-2012)[12] Andrew Bain's horn solos soared high.
– Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic (2 December 2012)[14] "There was elegant horn playing from Andrew Bain."