The House of Andersen is the professional entity of Australian composer and performer, Scott Sanders, representing his performance, production and composition projects.
Originally formed in 2005 to produce his original rock/pop compositions, the House of Andersen incorporates contemporary classical, electronica and electro-acoustic composition, theatre and jazz projects to fully showcase his diverse and eclectic talents as a vocalist, instrumentalist and composer.
What is the House of Andersen?
As a composer Scott writes in a post-modern style – or rather, in a multitude of styles, drawing from sources as far apart as renaissance polyphony, chromatic modulation, quartal harmony and mathematical manipulation to create a music which is undoubtedly consistent, yet varied stylistically and orchestrally.
Whilst displaying a keen preference for orchestral and choral music, his ensemble composition shows his understanding of timbre by his unusual settings and combinations.
As a composer of new classical music...
Scott shows his willingness to experience the full range of tonal and timbral possibilities, with an emphasis on the foundations of vocal techniques, as well as being proficient in acoustic guitar, electric guitar, analog and digital synthesizer.
From classical guitar beginnings, through to rock/pop, folk, musical theatre, choral and experimental/avant garde/improvisation, he has proven a valuable member of many groups and ensembles throughout his career. He continues to collect instruments across all families, with a specific interest in brass and strings.
As a vocalist and instrumentalist...
Scott transcends the popular traditional harmonic settings, shunning the standard chord progression palette with original movements based on common-tone and macrotonal theories. His great love for synthesizers becomes clear with a blending of electric and electronic sounds appearing
even in the otherwise solid rock tunes, and is exploited fully in his electronica and more experimental computer music.
His more recent expansion into spatial 3D and ambisonic composition brings these elements together to create a fully-encompassing experience for the audience.
As a rock/pop/electronic producer...
Scott's years of study, academically and privately, has encouraged him to pass on that knowledge and experience to the next generations of musicians in his local area. His studies include:
· MMus (Composition) University of Melbourne
· Grad Dip Ed (Music) University of Melbourne
· BA (Music) La Trobe University (Computer music major)
· Private study of acoustics, number theory, vocal foundations and extended techniques, instrumental techniques across all families
His wide range of interests combine to enable the creation of versatile and engaging education programmes for young people and adults.
As an educator...
2026-2027 sees a number of directions:
- a continued focus in New music, with a return to .abeceda Institute's Bled Contemporary Music Week
- electroacoustic composition within the ambisonic format to create spatial 3D audio works
- expanding a network of composers and performers in New and theatrical music
- inspiring and nurturing local young (and not so young) people interested in all facets of music composition, performance and production
What's next...?
Performing Arts CV and recent projects
2026 C-Doc Love Compilations
Collation of 15 original compositions as the musical backdrop to 15 x 3 min monologues, commissioned for the 2026 Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival
2026 Castlemaine, the Musical
Composer, Arranger and Musical Director for an original musical as part of the 2026 Castlemaine State Festival
2026 Bled contemporary music festival
Composition of a new work for chamber ensemble, and performance as a vocalist in eight new works.
2025 - 2026 The KB Bush Band – a tribute to Kate Bush
Electric guitar in a 9-piece band performing songs from the first six albums by Kate Bush
2024 What’s on GlueTube?
Working with 180 students at Castlemaine Primary School to conceive, produce and present an original school production, creating and adapting internet viral memes and clips on stage
2022, 2023 Goornong PS Christmas productions
Working on behalf of the Songroom, 10-week programmes to write, rehearse and produce the students’ end-of-year performances" 2023 – Mrs Claus saves the day 2022 – Santa’s Epic World Journey
2020, 2021 Cafe Cantata
Sound design and audio engineering for a chamber musical, performed at Phee Broadway theatre and the Castlemaine State Festival
2019 Bright Star
Assistant music director and chorus leader in the Broadway-style musical performed at Phee Broadway Theatre by Three's a Crowd productions
2019 The Wrong Box
Running scripted music cues in the live radio-style performances at Theatre Royal, Castlemaine and Macedon Ranges Theatre
2018, 2019 Castlemaine Idyll Trophy winner
2012 – 2017 37 Degrees South
Tenor voice in an 8-part contemporary-classical vocal ensemble