Anna Wildes is a dedicated music educator, arts advocate originally from Munford, Tennessee. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM), where she was an active member of the UTM Wind Ensemble, Flute Choir, Aviators Marching Band, Basketball Pep Band, and a sister of the international music fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota.

Anna’s career journey has taken her from the world of music education to the commercial business sector, where she honed her customer service and administrative skills. Since joining Tulane Bands in fall 2022, Anna has brought her expertise, creativity, and dedication to every aspect of the program’s behind-the-scenes operations.

Anna played a pivotal role in Tulane Bands’ record-breaking Give Green fundraising campaigns in 2024 and 2025. She also spearheaded Tulane Bands’ first new uniform initiative in 20 years, guiding the project from initial design through production and fundraising, and is overseeing the distribution and debut of the new uniforms—an exciting milestone for students, fans, and alumni alike.

Outside of her professional role, Anna enjoys both creative and competitive efforts - having played flute with Symphony of New Orleans and playing rugby with New Orleans Halfmoons.