Andy Anderson
Faculty: Double Bass, The Erika Cornelisen Bass Instructor
Education:
Univ. of North Texas — DMA String Bass Studies (incomplete, 2004). Teachers: Clay, Bradetich • Indiana Univ. — MM Double Bass & Low Strings Pedagogy (2003). Teacher: Hurst • Univ. of Michigan — BM Double Bass, highest honors (2001). James B. Angel Scholar. Teachers: Sankey, Molina, Weller, Culver • Mt. Hood CC — Associate Degree (1998). Teacher: Zgonc AWARDS • National YoungArts Foundation — Certificates of Appreciation (2020, 2021) • IL ASTA — Studio Teacher of the Year (2018) • ASTA National Solo Competition — 2nd Place (2000, 2002)
Bio:
Andy Anderson, bassist with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Grant Park Music Festival, serves as Assistant Professor of Double Bass at the University of Illinois. He founded and directs the Lakeside Artists Guild and Academy and leads the Illiana Christian High School Orchestra. His former students hold positions in major ensembles, including the Chicago and Detroit Symphony Orchestras.
Favorite Musicians:
J.S. Bach Because he’s the greatest.
Quote:
“Music tunes the heart to love the good the true and the beautiful. At Merit students study music with the best teachers.”
