Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2025
- Class:
- 1969
Anderson has enjoyed a lifelong association with the Pitt Band, including time as director, assistant director and member. He attended his first Pitt Band camp at the age of two, when his father served as assistant director. Anderson played in the Pitt Band as an undergraduate, making his debut as a freshman in the 1965 home opener against Oregon. He served as assistant director of the Pitt Band from 1986-95. Anderson ascended to director in 1995, a post he held until his 2013 retirement. As director, he led Pitt's marching band, pep band and symphonic band. Anderson was selected by the Pitt Student Government Board (SGB) as an "Outstanding Leader" on campus. He was a two-time recipient of the Professor of the Year Award from Pitt Fraternity and Sorority Life. His additional accolades include the Paula Crider Outstanding Band Director Award from the Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority and Distinguished Service to Music Award from the Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity. Since his 2013 retirement, he has served as Pitt Marching Band Director Emeritus.
