Prior to his appointment at Arkansas Tech, he was the Associate Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands, and an Associate Professor of Music at Texas Tech University. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Abilene Christian University under Fred J. Allen, a Master of Music in Conducting from Northwestern University under John P. Paynter, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Conducting from University of Texas under Professor Jerry Junkin. Dr. Anderson served as the director of the Goin' Band from Raiderland, the Court Jesters and the Symphonic Band from 2003-2011.
Before his appointment at Arkansas Tech, he held positions as Associate Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands, and Associate Professor of Music at Texas Tech University. He obtained a Bachelor of Music Education from Abilene Christian University under Fred J. Allen, a Master of Music in Conducting from Northwestern University under John P. Paynter, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of Texas under Professor Jerry Junkin. Dr. Anderson led the Goin' Band from Raiderland, the Court Jesters, and the Symphonic Band from 2003 to 2011.