Andrew Johnson

Roy E. VanDelinder, Jr. Fund of Rochester Area Community Foundation

Roy E. VanDelinder, Jr. Fellowship & Prize in Liturgical Organ Skills

VanDelinder Prize

Andrew Johnson is thrilled to be joining the music staff as Assistant Organist at Christ Church Rochester! Originally from Bloomington, IL, Andrew is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music, where he will study with David Higgs and serve as Teaching Assistant in Aural Skills. His passion for sacred music extends to his roles as an organist, pianist, vocalist, composer, and conductor, and he looks forward to collaborating with other devoted musicians in the vibrant music ministry at Christ Church: Soli Deo Gloria!

Before coming to Eastman, Andrew earned a Master of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma in Organ from the Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University. His recent church appointments include Organist/Choirmaster at Mount Calvary Catholic Church in Baltimore, MD and Organist/Choir Director at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington, IL. When not playing or singing, Andrew enjoys reading, nature, and spending time with family and friends.

Andrew Johnson (he,him)

Assistant Organist