Past Music Directors

American conductor, Andrew Neer, was born in Tucker, Georgia, and currently resides in Grosse Pointe, Michigan with his wife, Mary Lynn. He is quickly becoming known for his energetic, dynamic, and expressive conducting style. His focus has been to educate and expand appreciation of music. He believes that at the heart of everything, music is the soul of America.

He attended Central Michigan University (CMU) studying Composition, Trumpet and Music Theatre Performance. Following his time at CMU, he obtained two Master of Music degrees in Composition and Conducting, respectively. His compositional experience ranges from that of the art song to film scores.

He has been honored to conduct Michigan Opera Theatre’s community programs, as well as internationally in central and eastern Europe. He has studied privately with orchestral conductor and mentor Kenneth Kiesler, choral conducting with Dr. Norah Duncan IV, and Douglas Bianchi (winds). Additionally, Mr. Neer has been a clinician to schools and professional organizations in metropolitan Detroit.

Andrew Neer was honored to serve as Music Director/Conductor of the Redford Symphony Orchestra as they rose to new heights together. In his short time as music director, the orchestra grew in size and changed the repertoire that was brought to the Redford Community. Currently, he is the Music Director / Conductor of Orchestra Sono, and Macomb Symphony Orchestra, and additionally, the Artistic Director / Conductor of Oakland Choral Society. He is now in the third year of Doctoral studies at the world-renowned University of Michigan Orchestral Conducting program. He holds Master of Music degrees in Composition and Conducting from Wayne State University, Detroit MI. He aspires to create new music and opportunities to share music with anyone who may not normally experience orchestral and opera repertoire.