Although a native of Rhode Island, Richard Rigg has been living in the Tidewater area for over 50 years, having graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk. Richard’s love of music began at an early age while his family still lived in Rhode Island, and he continued his music education when his family moved to Virginia. He came to St. Andrew’s in 1985 while attending Old Dominion University. Richard earned his Bachelor of Music Education in 1988 and taught Orchestra and Harp for Norfolk Public Schools from 1988-2001, after which he began teaching Orchestra, Band, and Chorus in Virginia Beach Public Schools. He enjoys the great variety of musical experiences his diverse teaching assignments afford him. Richard has written and published numerous compositions and arrangements for middle and high school level music ensembles.
Richard is married to Christann, and they have 2 adult children, Michael and Mary, who also live in the Tidewater area.
As the Associate Director of Music, Richard sings in the choir and brings his love of diversity in music to St. Andrew’s through his leadership of three different active ensembles, the Children’s Choir; the Handbell Choir; and the Gospel Lights, a mixed ensemble which performs principally “Old Time” Gospel repertoire.
Contact Richard at rrigg@standrewsnorfolk.org
