David Anderson

David Anderson is an Instructor of Music Theory and Staff Accompanist at Seton Hill University. He concurrently serves as Music Director of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra in Wisconsin and works as a freelance pianist in the Pittsburgh area. Previously, he spent eight years on the music faculty of Beloit College, where he conducted orchestras, taught applied piano, music theory, and developed an El Sistema-inspired program connecting music students with at-risk children. He also held roles with the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra in Chicago.

• Education:
  • BM in Piano Performance, Baylor University (2002)
  • MM in Piano Performance, Baylor (2004)
  • MM in Orchestral Conducting, University of Illinois (2006)

His research and professional interests focus on music pedagogy, ensemble conducting, and community-based music education initiatives. He actively contributes to the field through his leadership in orchestral organizations and innovative educational programs.

Affiliations include the Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras (board member), Conductors Guild, and League of American Orchestras.