Andrea Baxter was hired as Associate Director for Music in September 2006.  Her main responsibilities include direction of the Cherub Choir (Kindergarten through 2^nd grade), Joyful Choristers (3^rd through 6^th grade), LifeSong Singers (7^th through 12^th grade), and Trinity’s Women’s Choir.  You may also occasionally find Andrea behind the piano during Saturday evening or Sunday morning worship.

Andrea grew up in Tamaqua , PA , where she started studying piano at the age of seven.  Opportunities to accompany choirs and musicals in high school helped to push her toward a Bachelor of Music degree (music education emphasis) from Susquehanna University , and then a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh .  Andrea has used her musical gifts in various settings; however she has found that her true passion is for music as an impetus for faith formation in the church.  

Andrea’s husband of fifteen years is Brent, and together they have three sons – Adam, Nathan and Simon.  While Andrea enjoys cooking and reading, she finds that the majority of her free time is spent on the soccer field, cheering on one of her son’s teams!