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Michael Alan Anderson is a Professor of Musicology and Chair of the Musicology Department at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. He holds affiliations with the Susan B. Anthony Institute and the Humanities Center. His research focuses on sacred music from the 14th–16th centuries, particularly lay devotion and saints, with notable publications including Music and Performance in the Book of Hours (2022) and St. Anne in Renaissance Music (2014).
Anderson's academic leadership extends to editorial roles with Concise History of Western Music and American Choral Review. He co-founded Schola Antiqua, a Chicago-based early music ensemble, and directs ENCORE Chorus, a dementia-inclusive musical initiative supported by multiple University of Rochester departments. His work bridges musicology with clinical practice, earning awards like the Noah Greenberg Award for historical performance and the Louis Botto Award for innovative choral programming.
- Education: Ph.D. in Musicology (university unspecified)
- Grants: NEH Summer Stipend, University of Rochester Aging Institute grants (2017, 2023)
- Key Projects: Memorial Art Gallery music installations, ENCORE Chorus dementia care program
His research integrates musicology with art history, theology, and cultural studies, often exploring manuscripts like the Palatini Partbooks and liturgical cycles. Anderson has presented globally, with case studies published in the Eastman Case Studies series addressing contemporary music industry challenges.
