Clarinet
Anders Nelson
Anders Nelson is a clarinetist, private teacher, band director, adjudicator, and clinician. His musical activities began in the Poway school system. He received his bachelor’s degree in clarinet performance from California State University, Northridge and pursued post-graduate studies in music education at California State University, Los Angeles.
For ten years he conducted award-winning middle and elementary school band programs before returning to San Diego as a freelance musician and teacher. Some of his most memorable performance activities include performing at the Super Bowl and being the director of a circus band. He has presented clinics at state and regional music education conferences, as well as for several universities and school districts. He also is an adjudicator for musical events ranging from honor band auditions to field show competitions.
Anders serves as an Evaluator for Certificate of Merit throughout Southern California. Many of his students participate in this program locally, as well as in local youth symphonies, and various regional and state honor groups. Anders is a member of the Music Teachers Association of California and the International Clarinet Society and is currently teaches private clarinet lessons as well as in several extra-curricular and home school music programs. He is passionate about music and loves to share his enthusiasm and skills with his students.