Jessica Anderson
Jessica Anderson comes to Southern Illinois after a decade as an active solo pianist, Steinway Educational Partner, and vocal collaborator in New York City. While in New York, she participated in many concerts including with the Astoria Music Project and was awarded a Sokoloff Arts Fellowship for her lecture concerts of Les Six. Before New York, Jessica was employed by Roosevelt University in Chicago where she served as vocal coach and rehearsal pianist. She completed her Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance from the same institution, where she studied solo repertoire with Dr. Winston Choi and collaborative with Dr. Dana Brown. While attending Roosevelt, she was active as both a soloist and collaborator, featured in their production of Poulenc's Mamelles des Tiresias, three seasons of Roosevelt's Operafest, opera scenes, multiple chamber groups, many vocal recitals, and solo performances. While earning her Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville she studied with Dr. Linda Perry. She currently maintains an active private studio while teaching piano at the Music Academy at Southeast Missouri State University and vocal coaching at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
