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.

Katherine Anderson - Choctaw MS Choir Director; Choctaw, OK

Katie Anderson is entering her sixth year of teaching middle school choir and currently serves as the choir director at Choctaw Middle School. She teaches 6th through 8th grade choir as well as an adaptive music class designed for students with differences and disabilities.

Prior to her current role, she taught for three years at Shawnee Middle School where in 2024, her choir was awarded the OSSAA Outstanding Achievement Award, the first in school history. Her choir consistently receive Superior Ratings and she is passionately devoted to providing a safe learning environment for her students while providing a sequential curriculum so that all students may be successful.

Katie earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Oklahoma Baptist University and her Master of Music Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She is an active member of OkMEA, OKCDA, and ECOCDA, and currently serves as the CTSWS Coordinator for Region Y, Co-President of ECOCDA, Southeastern Representative for OkCDA, and the Southeast Quad Chair for Junior High All-State.

Passionate about providing inclusive, meaningful music experiences for all students, Katie brings energy, creativity, and compassion to the classroom each day. Katie lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, who is a Band Director, and their brand new daughter, Caroline.

Solfege, Rhythm Charts, Lip Trills, Lip Slurs, Counting, Clapping, what else?

Band and Choir can seem like two completely different entities - but it's all just music! Join the Andersons as they take their combined years of teaching and show similarities between the classrooms as well as instructional strategies that can be used in both classrooms for the benefit of your choral or instrumental ensemble!

Session Includes:
Instructional Strategies Toolbox
In-Depth Explanations and Interactive Activities
Curriculum and Pacing Guide
Real-Life Examples

• Band - Middle School
• Band - Secondary
• Choral - Middle School
• Choral - Secondary
• Collegiate
• Mentorship/Beginning Teachers