Erik Mychal Anderson

Composer, saxophonist, vocalist, and private instructor Erik M Anderson has a passion for music of diverse genres. A fan of jazz, rock, and hip hop, his music often features driving rhythm and expressive melodies. One can also hear the impact of composers Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, and Igor Stravinsky. Creating music that is both personally meaningful and satisfying to the listener is of great importance to him.

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Premieres of Anderson’s work have been heard in both the US and Europe. His compositions, Hrvatska Rag and Three Songs on poems by Emily Dickenson, were performed at a workshop in Milna, Croatia, directed by composer Dr. Joel Hoffman. His symphonic debut, Prologue, was premiered by the Minot Symphony Orchestra in 2018. He has also had premieres from Pittsburgh-based string quartet, Beo, and faculty members of LA Tech University in Ruston, LA.