Anders Berggren, Violin
Has played with the Salina Symphony since: 2015
Hometown: Lindsborg, KS
Current City: Hutchinson, KS
Education: BA, Accounting & German, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
Job Title: Staff Accountant at Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris
Earliest musical memory:
Going to performances of the Messiah on Easter Sunday to hear my dad play in the orchestra and my grandparents sing in the choir.
Best part of being a Salina Symphony musician:
The opportunity to play such a wide array of music under such a dedicated and enthusiastic conductor.
Most memorable performance with the Salina Symphony:
Playing the Star Wars Suite at the Eisenhower Library concert last year.
Favorite composers:
Mahler, Tchaikovsky, or Bach
What song best describes you when you first wake up in the morning?
Fanfare for the Common Man by Copland
What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Classic and alternative rock, classical, jazz, pop, and really anything else except most country music.
How do you spend your free time?
Exercise (biking or weight lifting), reading, following sports, and volunteering at the local zoo.
Whom do you admire?
Anyone who has a clear set of goals that they are passionate about pursuing.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Staying involved in music after college. Because of the unique relationships and experiences that come from making music with others, it’s something to be grateful for as much as something to be proud of.