Born in Saigon and raised in West Michigan, Dr. Andrew Le is a pianist, professor, photographer, orchestra clinician, and fiancé.  He was the first-prize winner of the 2004 Hilton Head International Piano Competition, and gave his Carnegie Hall debut in the same year to critical acclaim.  He was also a prizewinner in the 1997 Junior Gina Bachauer International Competition and the 1993 MTNA-Baldwin Competition.  Andrew holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from The University of Michigan, where he studied with Arthur Greene, and earned his Doctor of Music Arts degree from the Juilliard School, where he studied with Jerome Lowenthal.  Andrew is also a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy.  

Known not only for his characteristically personal and engaging performances, "Drew" (his popularly-known moniker) is also recognized for his dynamic masterclass teaching.  His doctoral research focused on the performance and pedagogical traditions of Jerome Lowenthal, and preserving the heritage passed down to him from his teachers Alfred Cortot, Eduard Steuermann, and William Kapell. 

Andrew also engages in a part-time career as a photographer.  Documenting events in a photojournalistic style, Andrew shoots weddings and other social and public events in the West Michigan area.  His work was recently selected for publication in "The Sentinel Spots the Symphony," a collaborative inter-arts project created by the Holland Symphony Orchestra and the Holland Sentinel.

To make his life even busier and more fulfilling, Andrew also plays violin in the Holland Symphony Orchestra and is a Tenor in the Sanctuary Choir at the Third Reformed Church.

In the fall of 2005, Andrew joined the music faculty of Hope College in Holland, Michigan, where he teaches applied piano, keyboard skills, and piano literature, and revels in guiding the hearts and minds of young talents.




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