Andrew Chen

Andrew is a pianist, vocalist, arranger, composer, and music director from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He learned piano at the University of Michigan under the Piano Pedagogy Learning Program. He took lessons from Dr. Aya Hagelthorn, Leah Claiborne, Kelly Benson, and Claudio Espejo. Andrew transferred to the Faber Piano Institute, studying with Dr. Landon Baumgard and Dr. Veena Kulkarni-Rankin. 

He joined the Boychoir of Ann Arbor at the age of 9 and fell in love with choir. Andrew featured as a soprano soloist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's performance of The Snowman and with the Chorus America 2019 Conducting Symposium's performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah. He was an active member and leader in the tenor/bass section until his graduation in 2025. 

Andrew was a member of the Skyline High School A Cappella Mixed Choir from 2022 to 2025 and Cantare TB Choir from 2021 to 2025. He also participated in Skyline Blues A Cappella, advancing with the group to the International Championship of High School A Cappella semifinals in 2023, 2024, and 2025. He arranged several songs for the group, including Life Is A Highway, Corners of the Earth (co-arranged), and Happy to Be Sad (co-arranged). 

Andrew most recently music directed Skyline High School Theatre's production of Hadestown: Teen Edition in May 2025, playing accordion and keys. He was honored with the National School Choral Award and the Tri-M Master Musician Award in June 2025. 

Andrew currently attends Purdue University, majoring in Professional Flight and Music Theory and Composition while participating in the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. He received the Glee Clubber of the Month award for September 2025. Andrew studies piano and music direction with Joseph Bandi, Purdue Musical Organizations. 

You can view his resume here.