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Andrew Goldstein

Director for Mission Advancement and Parish Formation for The Vigil Project

Andrew Goldstein is a husband and father of five daughters, a Catholic musician, and the Director for Mission Advancement and Parish Formation for The Vigil Project. He is the co-founder of Seattle’s critically acclaimed experiential music series, Emerald City Music, and has worked with chamber music festivals and orchestras throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Alongside David Clayton, he is the co-author of Melody of the Home, a two-volume book on song for the domestic church coming to Word on Fire in 2026.