Conductor, Thomas E. Anderson
Conductor, Thomas E. Anderson, directed bands in the Franklin Pierce and Puyallup School Districts from 1970 to 1995. He has served as conductor of the south sound symphonic band since 1987. Mr. Anderson continues to be involved in music education as President of the Music Center’s Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Arts in Music Education from Pacific Lutheran University. As a leading advocate for school music programs, Thomas was awarded the “Citation of Excellence” from the National Band Association, named outstanding music Educator for the South Puget Sound League”, and selected into the Western Washington Music Educators Association Music Education Hall of Fame class of 2000. In October 2007, Mr. Anderson was inducted into the prestigious Northwest Bandmasters Association.

Conductor, Thomas E. Anderson

Conductor, Thomas E. Anderson, directed bands in the Franklin Pierce and Puyallup School Districts from 1970 to 1995. He has served as conductor of the south sound symphonic band since 1987. Mr. Anderson continues to be involved in music education as President of the Music Center’s Inc.

He holds a Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Arts in Music Education from Pacific Lutheran University. As a leading advocate for school music programs, Thomas was awarded the “Citation of Excellence” from the National Band Association, named outstanding music Educator for the South Puget Sound League”, and selected into the Western Washington Music Educators Association Music Education Hall of Fame class of 2000. In October 2007, Mr. Anderson was inducted into the prestigious Northwest Bandmasters Association.