ANDREA: PROFESSIONAL CELLISTAndrea's Background: Andrea has been the Director of the Orchestra, Piano & IB Music at James Island Charter High School since 2007. The Piano program was established in 2008 and has grown to be the largest, most successful in the Southeast Region! A native of Miami, Florida, she has her Masters Degree in Music Education from the University of South Carolina where she was the Graduate Assistant of the USC String Project. Andrea earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a double-principal in piano and cello from the University of Miami. Andrea appears as featured solo cellist throughout the Charleston area in a multitude of settings and is known for her classical-style playing as well as her ability to improvise in a less standard setting. We are grateful that she is a part of the Lowcountry Pianist & Company team and we enjoyed getting to know her better through our recent interview! Q: What is your favorite quote?
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." - Aldous Huxley Q: Name Your Top Favorite 3 Books / Movies: "Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen The Count of Monte Cristi by Alexander Dumas Meet Me in St. Louis (Film Starring Judy Garland)"
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“Music Is Not What I Do, It’s Who I Am” - Unknown How do you define yourself? Often, when introducing myself to people, however, I identify myself by stating “I am a musician.” Music radiates every area of my life. From my earliest moments it has been a significant part of each day. Music is ... … how I express my faith. … how I cope with stress. … how I release creativity. … how I am able to earn a living. … and so much more. I am a musician and I feel incredibly fortunate to live in the Lowcountry of SC where music is respected and valued. For me, each week holds variety through music therapy, private piano instruction, and professional music performances, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Specifically, launching Lowcountry Pianist & Co. has been incredibly rewarding. We have enjoyed connecting with and serving members of our community over the past 6 months. This blog will be the hub to learn more about our company, to share resources to assist as you plan your event, and to provide pointers for other musicians and small business owners. Welcome! With appreciation - “Lowcountry Pianist”
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