Pianist, organist, conductor, and educator Andrew Paulson is Minister of Music and Artistic Director of The Artist Series at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Lansdale, and Organist at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia. Andrew, a passionate leader of congregational song, is also a solo artist, recently performing in A Longwood Christmas, Longwood Gardens Organ 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 holds degrees from Augustana University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and University of St. Thomas, and serves as Sub-Dean of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. An avid runner and Philly sports fan, Andrew resides in Philadelphia with his wife Rachel and their dog Bishop.

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 Alice Parker’s Melodious Accord, Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living, and Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare. Most recently, The Artist Series Chorus joined forces wtih The North Penn Chamber singers in a performance of Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem as part of the Intergenerational Choral Series. 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 scholarships to graduating North Penn High School seniors. The Artist Series at St. John’s is not only invested in the past and present but is also invested in the future.