Andrew Paulson serves the congregation of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Lansdale, Pennsylvania as Minister of Music and as Artistic Director of The Artist Series at St. John's. He is a pastoral musician, pianist, organist, conductor, and educator, holding degrees from Augustana University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and University of St. Thomas. Andrew, a passionate leader of congregational song, is also a solo artist, recently performing in A Longwood Christmas, Longwood Gardens Organ Series, the American Guild of Organists Philadelphia Chapter Tuesday Noon Recital Series and the Kenneth and Evelyn Hales Memorial Organ Recital Series, and a collaborator, working with liturgical composers Michael Burkhardt and Ralph Johnson, the Minneapolis/St. Paul based choral ensembles Magnum Chorum and Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus, and members of Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia Orchestra, and The Philly Pops. Additionally, Andrew serves on the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Founded in 1988 by then Minister of Music David Furniss, The Artist Series at St. John's has become the musical backdrop for the North Penn Valley and beyond. Each season presents a variety of concerts that are free of charge featuring locally, nationally, and internationally known artists. Past performances have featured John Pennington, Les Canards Chantants, Brian Ming Chu, Svyati Duo, the Seipp/Sheets Trumpet and Organ Duo, and Latitude 39.

The Schultz Memorial Organ, refurbished and rededicated in 2017, holds a prominent place each season. A thrilling concert by Nathan Laube was held to welcome the instrument to St. John’s United Church of Christ and The Artist Series at St. John's. Look for and listen for the organ’s presence each and every season! You can read more about the Schultz Memorial Organ, it’s inaugural concert, and more in this article from The Reporter.

Twice each season, concerts include The Artist Series Chorus. Comprised of current and past St. John’s choir members, along with members of the congregation and community, this ensemble presents major choral works, both familiar and new, such as Donald McCullough’s Holocaust Cantata, Alice Parker’s Melodious Accord, Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Michael John Trotta’s Seven Last Words, Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living, and Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare. Interested in singing with us? Contact Artistic Director Andrew Paulson.

While concerts and celebrations are important aspects of what The Artist Series at St. John’s provides, there is a third that is paramount: giving back to the community in a tangible way. This season, we will be providing a scholarship to a graduating North Penn High School senior with plans to study music. The Artist Series at St. John’s is not only invested in the past and present but is also invested in the future. Be on the lookout for more information about this exciting new initiative.