Julia Andrews teaches music theory, aural
skills, and group piano at Monmouth
College. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she
accompanies studio lessons, recitals, convocations, and juries.
Andrews graduated with the Master of Music
degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln where she studied
pedagogy from Dr. Brenda Wristen and piano from Dr. Mark Clinton.
She received two Bachelor’s of Music degrees in piano and music
theory from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where she
studied piano with Dr. Lora Deahl. While at Texas Tech, she was a
Presser Scholar for excellence in music and was the Highest Ranked
Undergraduate in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
In addition to teaching at Monmouth, Andrews
also teaches and accompanies at Knox College and manages the
Galesburg Community Chorus. She is active in Music Teachers National
Association and recently served on the Nebraska Music Teacher’s
State Board. Andrews regularly performs across the mid-west with
local jazz trio “Surprisingly Hip.” In demand as a performer and
teacher, Andrews accompanies for area chamber and choral groups and
judges competitions throughout the region. In addition to performing
in classical and jazz ensembles, Andrews teaches private lessons and
is a free-lance arranger.
