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Bio
Dr. Isiagu combines two decades of ensemble leadership with scholarly depth in African and Western art music. He holds a Ph.D. in Musicology (Claremont Graduate University), an M.M. in Composition (Azusa Pacific University), and a B.A. in Music Composition (Obafemi Awolowo University). His portfolio of 40+ works supports performances ranging from church choirs to professional orchestras.
Professional highlights
Directed choirs, wind bands, and orchestras on three continents; awarded Best Conductor.
Designed curricula and led K-12 programs, earning a Teacher-of-the-Month citation for innovative online instruction during the pandemic.
Composed numerous intercultural choral and instrumental works, noted for integrating African idioms with Western forms.
Member, American Musicological Society, Association of Music Arrangers & Composers, Society for Music Theory, and Recording Academy.
Business experience includes budget management, contract negotiation, and project oversight for large-scale music events and digital initiatives.
Based in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife, Julia, Dr. Isiagu consults, composes, films, and conducts while mentoring the next generation of musicians.
Anderson Isiagu is a certified scholar, musicologist, and music educator with an Association of Christian Schools International Teacher Certificate.
Best Conductor, Best Actor, & Teacher of the Month.
Over 25 years of directing, teaching, and conducting choral music as well as performing different genres. Music theorist, composer, arranger, and researcher.
Anderson Isiagu began his musical journey in the 1990s. He was a founding member and lead vocalist of "Elects," an a cappella group. He also wrote and arranged music for the group establishing himself as a talented musician with an exceptional ability to hear and harmonize music by ear. He became a choirmaster in 1999.
Anderson continued to grow and gain experience in the world of choral music throughout the first decade of the 2000s. In order to better serve the choirs he led, Anderson taught himself music theory through extensive research and attending workshops. In 2009, he established and registered "Running Fingers Music Resources Orchestra."
2010 and beyond solidified Anderson's reputation as a grounded and serious musician. He was involved in myriads of performances and was sought after by many choirs to give trainings in music theory, choral music, and worship leading. He is known by many as the "small but mighty" choir director. Most say what distinguishes him is that he goes above and beyond and brings so much heart to music.
Bel Air ChurchJul 2022 – Dec 2023
Heritage Christian SchoolAug 2017 – May 2022
Azusa Pacific UniversityJan 2017 – Nov 2017
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE MASTERJun 2016 – Jul 2017
National Open University of NigeriaJan 2014 – Dec 2015
Jun 2009 – Jan 2016
Feb 2009 – May 2011
Rose of Sharon English Choir Kaduna, Nigeria Jul 2000 – Aug 2008
Angels Choir Kaduna, Nigeria/England Apr 2005 – Jan 2008
Kaduna South Deanery Choir Kaduna, Nigeria Jan 2002 – Aug 2006
Archdiocesan English Choir Kaduna, Nigeria Mar 2002 – Aug 2006
Rimau Deanery Choir, Kaduna, Nigeria Jan 2006 – Jan 2008
Daystar Christian Center – Lagos, Nigeria November 2008 – December 2008
Access Bank Christmas Choir – Lagos, Nigeria November 2008 – December 2008
St. Kizito Catholic Church, Lagos, Nigeria Jan 2013 – Jan 2016
COCIN Church LCC Choir Ikoyi, Lagos Jan 2014 – Dec 2014
St. Roberts Choir Lagos, Nigeria Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
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