Session Proposals

Jackson Anderson (b. 1994) is a musician, educator, conductor, & composer based in Oklahoma City. A versatile instrumentalist, vocalist, & conductor, he performs with the OKC Winds, many regional chamber ensembles, & the energetic JnJ Dueling Pianos.

As a composer, Jackson's music has been performed by the Dallas Winds and at national conferences, festivals, & contests across the United States. His works for band, chamber ensemble, & solo instruments are published through Rremboq Music following initial publication with C.L. Barnhouse Co..

Jackson serves as Director of Bands at Irving Middle School & Assistant Director of Bands at Norman High School. His ensembles consistently earn Superior Ratings, & he is regularly invited to guest conduct, adjudicate, & clinic throughout the region. Previously he served at Shawnee High School (2022-2024) and led the Garber Public Schools (2016-2021) band program to multiple state honors, including the 2019 Class 1A OBA Marching State Championship.

Jackson earned his degree in Instrumental Music Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University & earned his Master of Music Education in Instrumental Conducting at the University of Oklahoma where he previously served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (2024-2025). While at the University of Oklahoma, he studied conducting with Dr. Caroline Hand & Prof. Brian Britt, as well as composition with Dr. Maria Kaoutzani.

A frequent conference presenter and lifelong learner, Jackson regularly attends the Midwest Clinic, regional and state conferences, and is an advocate for early-career educators and rural school programs. His professional affiliations include OkMEA, OBA, TMEA, ASCAP, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Iota, and the International Percy Grainger Society. He lives in Oklahoma City with his wife, Katie, a passionate middle school choir director.

Taylor Steier; Director of Bands - Tuttle High School

Taylor Steier is the Director of Bands for Tuttle Public Schools and is currently in his 10th year of teaching. Mr. Steier’s responsibilities include: overseeing all facets of the Tuttle Band Program, directing the Tuttle High School Tiger Pride Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and teach beginning Flute and Trumpet classes. Mr. Steier recently taught for 3 years at Enid High School and 2 years for Guthrie Public Schools.

Mr. Steier grew up in Enid, Oklahoma graduating from Chisholm High School in 2011. He attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University where he was a three year Drum Major for the “Pride” of the Great Southwest marching band and a student conductor for the SWOSU Symphonic Band. Mr. Steier has performed with the SWOSU Wind Symphony, SWOSU Symphonic Band, SWOSU Symphony Orchestra and the OKC Winds. He has also led the The “Mighty” Tau Phi Singers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia to be selected as an ensemble to perform with The King’s Singers in June of 2017 at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.

Mr. Steier received his Bachelor's Degrees in Instrumental and General Music Education and Horn Performance from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2015 and received his Masters Degree in Music Education – Conducting Emphasis from the University of Oklahoma in 2022. Mr. Steier holds professional affiliation with the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association, Oklahoma Music Educators Association, Southwestern Oklahoma Band Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. He currently resides in Oklahoma City, Ok where he lives with his wife Katie, our dog Molly and cat Penny.

Oftentimes, the "Warm-Up" time in the rehearsal is often the most underutilized portion of the average Band rehearsal. What we suggest is changing the mindset from a warm-up to utilizing a Daily Drill. The Daily Drill is the most important part of your teaching, setting up your students for success throughout the year! Taylor Steier and Jackson Anderson will take you through their philosophy of Daily Drills as well as demonstrate different exercises that you could use in your classrooms!

Link to handout:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ObbAc6gDLPxHD0HaGwpB4uk38dJcCQP-gouNdCBBDho/edit?usp=sharing

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