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Paul Anderson II
Founder + Artistic Director of The Deep River Singers
Paul L. Anderson II (PLA2), a native of North Carolina, is the founding artistic director of the Deep River Singers. With a vision to honor the rich history of the Spirituals, Paul established the ensemble to spread messages of humanity, community, faith, comfort, and encouragement through music. He is proud to collaborate with talented and dedicated artists who share this mission.
An accomplished teacher and conductor, Paul has held several notable positions. He served as the music director for the Eta Beta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and was the fine arts chair, chorus, and general music teacher at Spring Lake Middle School. At the University of Missouri, he conducted the Concert Chorale and University Singers, and co-directed Hitt Street Harmony, an auditioned chamber vocal ensemble specializing in traditional vocal jazz, contemporary popular music, and a cappella arrangements.
Paul is also an active presenter, sharing his expertise on Spirituals at conferences in North Carolina and Missouri. His research and dedication to the performance, preservation, and education of Spirituals are central to his work with the Deep River Singers.
Paul holds degrees in music education and choral conducting from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the American Choral Directors Association. Currently, he is completing his Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education at the University of Missouri.
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