Andrew Paa

Title: Former DTAA Graduate Assistant

Biography

Andrew Paa is a 2014 graduate of Kent State University where he earned a second MM in Violin and Chamber Music Performance with the support of a full assistantship. While there, he studied violin with Cathy Meng Robinson of the Miami String Quartet and Amy Lee-Associate Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra. He studied chamber music in diverse settings with members of the Miami String Quartet and the Verve Chamber Players. As an orchestral musician, Andrew has performed in numerous ensembles such as the Sioux City Symphony, Luther College Symphony Orchestra, and the Kent State University Orchestra. He has held leadership positions with many of these ensembles and has also had the opportunity to engage in national and international tours. An avid teacher, Andrew maintains a private studio of students from the region and is an instructor at the Western Reserve Institute of Music in Hudson, OH. He also holds a MM in Violin Performance from the University of South Dakota and a BA in Music from Luther College. Currently, he is pursuing a MA in Arts Administration at The University of Akron where he performs in the symphony orchestra and continues his exploration of the violin. He has held several positions in arts administration including Assistant Company Manager with Porthouse Theatre and Event Manager at Lutheran Summer Music. When he completes his degree he wants to pursue a career in audience development and continue his musical activities.