Chicago Philharmonic
Andrew Anderson is an accomplished musician with extensive experience as an orchestra musician and bassist. Currently, Andrew serves as a member of the bass section for the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Philharmonic, while also performing as a bassist at the Grant Park Music Festival and as a freelance bassist for The Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Additionally, Andrew contributes to music education as a Guest Lecturer at Wheaton College, Bass Faculty at Roosevelt University, and coaches chamber music for the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra and the bass section for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. Andrew's formal music education includes a Doctoral Teaching Fellowship in Music Performance from the University of North Texas, a Master's degree from Indiana University Bloomington, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.
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Chicago Philharmonic
Through an inclusive community of musicians and community members, the Society wishes to excite, engage, and transform diverse audiences with the beauty and power of great music. The Chicago Philharmonic Society is a collaboration of nearly 200 of the highest-level classical musicians performing in the Chicago metropolitan area. Governed under a groundbreaking structure of musician leadership, the Society presents concerts at venues throughout the Chicago area that cover the full spectrum of symphonic music. The Society’s orchestra, known simply as the Chicago Philharmonic, has been called “one of the country’s finest symphonic orchestras” (Chicago Tribune), and its unique chamber music ensembles, which perform as Chicago Phil Chamber, draw from its vast pool of versatile musicians. The Society’s community engagement programs connect Chicago-area youth to classical music by providing access to symphonic concerts, mentorship from Chicago Philharmonic musicians, and performance opportunities. Founded 30 years ago, the Chicago Philharmonic is known for providing symphonic support to international and national touring companies in all music genres and served as the official orchestra of the Joffrey Ballet for eight years. The Chicago Philharmonic also continues its 25-year association with Ravinia Festival, is a resident company of the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, and performs at all the great concert halls of the Chicago and North Shore area, including Auditorium Theatre and Symphony Center. The Illinois Council of Orchestras has awarded the Chicago Philharmonic “Orchestra of the Year” (2018), “Programming of the Year” (2019), “Community Relations of the Year” (2019), and “Executive Director of the Year” (2020).