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T.j. Anderson is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Wind Conducting and serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his Bachelor's degree in Music from Coastal Carolina University, where he honed his percussion skills under the mentorship of Dr. Jesse Willis and demonstrated leadership abilities as the Drum Major of the Chanticleer Regiment. At Coastal Carolina, he sought conducting guidance from notable faculty including Dr. T. André Feagin and Garrett Griffin. Continuing his education, T.j. pursued a Master's degree in Instrumental Conducting at Appalachian State University, studying under Dr. John Stanley Ross and Dr. Jason Gardner. His role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant allowed him to contribute significantly to University bands and he has served as a teaching assistant in courses related to undergraduate conducting, band literature, and band methods. Additionally, he has experience as the Musical Director of the Appalachian Concert Band and as a conductor of the Basketball Pep Band. His commitment to music education is reflected in his professional affiliations and memberships, including the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and Pi Kappa Lambda.
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