Andrea Gay

Andrea Gay has been teaching, directing, and engaging students at the secondary level for 21 years. She is passionate about sharing the gift of music with the communities she serves and is a student centered educator. She currently is the vocal music educator at Crestwood Middle School, in Kentwood Mi where she directs the 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Choirs, General Music classes as well as the School Musical. During her time there, choirs under her direction have consistently earned Division 1 Ratings as a part of the Michigan School of Vocal Music Association Choral Festivals. She is a past District 10 Co-Manager and is active in this organization.

Andrea thoroughly enjoys sharing her teaching knowledge with the next generation of educators and consistently hosts and mentors student teachers from GVSU. She is also the Youth Choir & Handbell’s Director at Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Andrea holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Central Michigan University with a minor in Choral Direction.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her 2 children and extended family, and enjoys reading. She is also an avid tennis player, a member of the United States Tennis Association, and serves as Captain to her 18+ Weekend Women’s Travel Team. Andrea is thrilled to be serving as the vocal music director for a second year in a row at the Grand Rapids Chamber Music Camp!