Choral Opportunities

Born in Chicago, IL and the son of a Lutheran pastor and theologian, Andrew Senn experienced music as an important part of his childhood. Piano lessons began at age six but his focus switched to the organ when he was twelve, studying with William Alyesworth. During his high school years, Andrew sang in the choir and served as Organ Scholar at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, Illinois, under the leadership of Richard Webster.

He attended the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, PA where he studied organ with John Weaver. During this time, he was one of the assistant organists at the Wanamaker Organ, where he performed over 2,000 recitals. Upon his graduation from Curtis in 2000, he was offered a combined position of Organ and Choral Scholar at Truro Cathedral in Cornwall, England where he worked under Andrew Nethsingha. He has enjoyed further organ coachings with Martin Jean, Kimberly Marshall, and David Schrader. Andrew was a finalist in improvisation in the 2013 Luxembourg International Organ Competition.

Prior to his appointment at The Redeemer, Andrew served as Director of Music at The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 2006-2023, where he directed the professional choir, introduced a volunteer choir, as well as a concert series that included programs of solo instruments, chamber recitals, and choral concerts with orchestra. Notable programs

 included J. S. Bach's "B Minor Mass" and "Saint John Passion," Maurice Duruflé's "Requiem," and Francis Poulenc's "Concerto for Organ, Timpani, and Strings." Since 2011, Andrew has also served as Organist/Pianist at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park, PA.

Known for his commanding and colorful performances, Andrew has been featured as a recitalist across the United States and Europe. American venues have included The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine and St. Thomas Church in New York City; St. Philip's Cathedral and Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, and Old West Church in Boston. European performances have taken place across England (Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral, London), France (Nancy Cathedral and St. Thomas, Strasbourg), and Germany (Evangelische Saalkirche, Ingelheim).

James Hildreth has said the following about Andrew's debut recording on the ProOrgano label, which includes works by Reubke, Willan, and Vierne: "These performances are a rare combination of authentic interpretation and personal flair - Élan Vital! They compel one to sit up and listen." Gaining a reputation as a fine composer and arranger, scores and information about other recordings are available at www.andrewsenn.com.

Andrew's husband, Edward Senn, is associate organist at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. They have twin children Arabella and Anthony.