Anna Maria Andrews Miller is in her sixth year as Orchestra Director at Croft Design Center. A native Pennsylvanian, Mrs. Miller received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Duquesne University. Mrs. Miller also performed professionally throughout the Pittsburgh area prior to moving to Nashville.

Mrs. Miller has built a thriving String and Full Orchestra program at Croft. Her orchestras have consistently received superior ratings at regional festivals. They have performed at the Tennessee Music Educator’s Association’s State Festival, the Mayor’s State of Metro Address, the Tennessee Association of Middle Schools Conference, and the National Association of Middle Schools Conference. Their reputation for excellence provided them the opportunity to receive an invitation to perform at the 400^th Anniversary Celebration of Jamestown in Jamestown, VA. Many students from her program earn superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble Festival and several are selected each year for Mid-State Orchestra.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Mrs. Miller serves on several Metro Nashville Public School District committees including District Standards, Textbook Adoption, Standards Assessment and Honors Orchestra. She is also an instructor for the district Summer Orchestra Camp. She continues to perform professionally and enjoys sharing her Greek heritage by directing a youth Greek dance program.

Mrs. Miller’s professional affiliation includes membership in the Music Educators National Conference, the Tennessee Music Educators Association, the American String Teachers Association and the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association where she has served as Orchestra Chair.