The Director

Drew Lisowski is the orchestra director at Falls Church High School. He also teaches the Piano 2 & 3 class and is a Tri-M Music Honor Society advisor. During his time at Falls Church High School the program has over doubled in student enrollment and two additional orchestra classes were added to the program. His ensembles have been consistently rated superior at state orchestra assessments and national competitions.

Mr. Lisowski received his Bachelor of Music Education from Shenandoah Conservatory. He was named the Presser Scholar, an award given to an outstanding junior at the conservatory. Mr. Lisowski completed his Master of Music, Music Education Conducting Specialization at Colorado State University where he studied conducting with Wes Kenney, Dr. James Kim, and Dr. Rebecca Phillips.

Mr. Lisowski was nominated for FCPS’ Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year Award and was featured on Apple 21’s Insight program for his work at Falls Church High School. Mr. Lisowski was also the 2022 Pyramid and School Level Outstanding Teacher of the Year for Falls Church High School.

In addition to his teaching duties at Falls Church HS, Mr. Lisowski conducted the McLean Youth Orchestra Repertory Orchestra. Previously he worked with the McLean Youth Orchestra serving as sectional coach, rehearsal conductor, and conductor. Mr. Lisowski was also on the artistic staff of the Youth Orchestras of Prince William from 2013-2019, conducting both the Primo and Repertory Orchestras.

When not teaching he enjoys spending time with his wife Aubrey, their son Luca, and their dog Peanut.