A versatile performer of many styles, Jane (Kelly) Anderson is an active trumpet player and educator currently based in Toledo, Ohio. She plays principal trumpet with the Adrian Symphony Orchestra as well as second trumpet in the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Jane can also be often heard performing with the Tower Brass Quintet. As a soloist, Jane has received first place in the brass division of the Tuesday Musical solo competition, second place in the 2022 Next Generation Trumpet Competition, as well as having performed as a semi-finalist in the ensemble division and graduate solo division of the National Trumpet Competition, and as a finalist in the brass division of the MTNA solo competition. Jane can also be heard performing with her husband, organist Garrett Anderson. In August of 2024, Jane and Garrett gave recitals in Alamogordo, NM and Toledo, OH to raise money for various organizations, including the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico and the Trinity Lutheran Church food pantry.

As an educator, Jane has experience with students of many ages and areas of study. She is currently serving as adjunct instructor at Bowling Green State University, teaching applied trumpet and coaching an undergrad brass quintet. Prior to this appointment, Jane taught PreK-4th grade general music at Trinity Lutheran School in Toledo. Jane has also maintained a private teaching studio that consists of both virtual and in-person students in New Mexico, Ohio, and Michigan. Her students have performed in top All-State ensembles, district honor bands, and summer festivals. Additionally, she served as the teaching assistant for the trumpet studio at Bowling Green State University, and has taught with the Detroit Symphony’s Civic Youth Orchestras. Jane strives to provide every student with an uplifting experience that allows them to reach their greatest potential.

Jane holds a bachelor’s degree in trumpet performance from New Mexico State University and a master’s degree in trumpet performance from Bowling Green State University. Her primary teachers include Dr. Pancho Romero and Charles Saenz.