Jack R. Anderson
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Jack R. Anderson (born 1947[1]) is a former Director of Bands at the University of Pittsburgh, serving in the role from 1995 to 2013.[2] Before his time as director, he had served as assistant director since 1986.[1] His responsibilities included directing Pitt's Varsity Marching Band, leading the Pep Band, and conducting the Symphonic Band. As a music educator in Pennsylvania for 37 years, including serving as Director of the award winning Keystone Oaks High School Marching Band, he has served as a guest conductor and adjudicator for PMEA throughout Western Pennsylvania.[3]
Jack played in the Pitt Band in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s of Education degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Membership
Anderson is a member of many professional organizations including the College Band Directors National Association, Big East Band Directors Association, Music Educators National Conference, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, and the following honoraries: Omicron Delta Kappa, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Mu Kappa Upsilon, and Iota Beta Kappa.