Andrew Towsey-Grishaw

Andrew Cervantes Towsey-Grishaw is Visiting Assistant Professor of Music in the joint College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University Department of Music in Central Minnesota. He directs the CSB/SJU Chamber Orchestra, teaches applied violin and viola, coaches chamber music, and Music through History. Born and raised in Turlock, California, Dr. Towsey-Grishaw holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Viola Performance from the University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music (2022). Principal viola teachers include Karen Dreyfus, Jodi Levitz, Jay Liu, and Basil Vendryes. Dr. Towsey-Grishaw leads a varied performance schedule that includes orchestral, chamber music, and solo performances throughout the United States