Andrew
Andrew's first love was the guitar, an instrument that he has pursued diligently for the past 18 years. He is also an accomplished pianist, having studied piano in college with both jazz and classical piano instructors. He earned his Bachelor's in Music Education in 2007 from Concordia University Chicago and worked at Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School directing music groups and teaching classes from 2008 to 2013. He is currently the organist, choir director and music teacher at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Roselle, IL. In addition to piano and guitar Andrew also plays mandolin, organ, flute, penny whistle, and percussion.
Linda
Linda is a classically trained violinist who began studying violin at age seven through the Jackson Symphony Orchestra Community Music School. She has continued to pursue music throughout her college career expanding her repertoire to include several types of fiddling styles as well as a wide variety of classical music. In 2008 she was awarded as a winner of the Concordia University Chicago Concerto Competition, for her performance of Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in G Minor "Summer"
Love, Music, and Marriage
Andrew and Linda were married on June 30, 2012 in a beautiful ceremony in Linda's home town. To listen to some of the music they performed for their wedding guests click the link below.