Andrea Strauss
About Andrea Strauss:
An expert on music education, Andrea Strauss strives to employ her knowledge in a number of realms. Strauss earned a Bachelor of Music as well as a Master of Music Education from the University of South Carolina and went on to obtain a PhD in the topic from The University of Southern Mississippi.
Dedicated to sharing her knowledge with musicians of all backgrounds, Andrea Strauss holds almost three decades experience in instructing students of all ages. Today, she serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Bands at Shorter University, where she leads the wind ensemble, chamber orchestra, and marching band. Additionally, Strauss is currently leading the implementation of a new instrumental music education degree, for which she organizes curriculum, obtains resources, and hires adjunct faculty. Andrea Strauss also exercises her talents as Conductor of Tara Winds, a local adult symphonic group that showcases prominent local instrumental musicians.
Before being appointed to Conductor, she played clarinet with the ensemble for 20 years. Talented at uniting a group of artists into a vision, Strauss holds a number of honors for her efforts. An accomplished musician and conductor alike, Andrea Strauss holds the Women Band Directors International Scroll of Excellence, the Georgia Institute of Technology Outstanding Faculty for Education and Practice Award, and the National Band Association Citation of Excellence.
Throughout her career, Strauss has been involved in noted musical events, including the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and President Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Parade. Andrea Strauss resides in Marietta, Georgia, and contributes to the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. Prior to joining Shorter University, Strauss filled the position of Assistant Professor and Director of Bands at Georgia Institute of Technology for more than 15 years.
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