Andrew Book began his orchestra teaching career in 2010 in Salina, KS. Since 2016, he has been the director of orchestras at Blue Valley West HS, Pleasant Ridge MS, and Cedar Hills Elementary.

Mr. Book graduated from Wichita State University in 2010 with a degree in Music Education (Instrumental Emphasis) and Double Bass Performance. In the Summer or 2021 he completed his Master of Music Education Degree (Emphasis in String Pedagogy) from the University of Kansas. Professional organizations are very important to the advancement of the music teaching profession and Mr. Book is a proud member of the Kansas Music Educators Association, the National Association for Music Education, Blue Valley Education Association, and the International Society of Bassists.

Mr. Book is a very busy performer on the double bass. You can find him performing in the Blue Valley musicals, with the St. Joseph Symphony, the Topeka Symphony, and subbing in the Kansas City area. Mr. Book has an 8-year-old daughter that he is very proud of, and he loves to golf, swim, cook, and cheer for the KC Chiefs!