About
Andrew Pool is a Private Lesson Instructor in Viola at Calvin University's Music Department. He has over 20 years of experience as an orchestra director and instrumental music teacher in the Forest Hills Public Schools. His professional affiliations include regular performances with the Grand Rapids Symphony since 1993, and prior roles with the Cedar Rapids Symphony and West Michigan Symphony. Pool also serves on the conducting staff at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp during summer months.
Education: Bachelor degree in Viola Performance from University of Iowa, Master of Education in Music from Grand Valley State University. Key mentors include William Preucil Sr. and David Holland. Performance highlights include masterclasses with Peter Slowick and Isaac Stern.
No formal scientific awards or academic publications were noted in the text. His career focuses on music pedagogy, orchestral performance, and community arts education.
