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Kate Anderson serves as a Temporary Instructor in the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at Mansfield University, teaching applied saxophone, and concurrently holds the position of Director of Bands at Wyoming Seminary Lower School. An internationally recognized saxophonist, she has performed across the United States, Latin America, and Europe with iconic artists spanning jazz, classical, and popular genres.
Education:
- Master of Music in Jazz Studies, Northern Illinois University
- Bachelor of Music in Performance, Penn State University
Anderson's artistic practice bridges jazz improvisation and classical saxophone mastery, demonstrated through collaborations with legends like Phil Woods and Arturo Sandoval alongside classical ensembles. Her work emphasizes expanding saxophone repertoire in wind ensembles and big band contexts, with particular focus on cross-genre experimentation and pedagogical innovation in woodwind performance.
Awards & Recognition:
- Emmy Award nomination (2022) for Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band's 'Swingin' Jazz Nutcracker Suite'
- Pioneering Concerto Competition winner at Northern Illinois University
- Featured guest artist at Millersville University's Single Reed Symposium
Through applied saxophone instruction and masterclasses at Mansfield University, Anderson actively mentors emerging musicians while maintaining a rigorous performance schedule. Her artistic development is sustained through recording projects with ensembles like James Witherite Big Band and Rick Hirsch's Big Ol' Band, alongside festival engagements that integrate performance with educational outreach across the NEPA region.
Anderson remains integral to the Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band as a core member since 2018, contributing to their critically acclaimed performances and Grammy-recognized recordings that showcase innovative arrangements for large jazz ensembles.
