Philip Edelman
Teaching Areas
- Music Education (instrumental)
- Director, UMaine Concert Band
Biography
Philip Edelman is the Director of the School of Performing Arts and an Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Maine. Since joining UMaine in 2016, he has served as an educator, conductor, and researcher, leading student and community ensembles and teaching courses that prepare future music teachers in conducting, pedagogy, and research. At the core of Dr. Edelman’s work is a deep passion for helping developing musicians build confidence, strengthen their skills, and reach their full potential, whether in a classroom, rehearsal room, or performance setting. His areas of focus for teaching and research include music education for older adults, creating purposeful scope and sequence in school music education programs, and supporting future music educators through research and practical training. His research explores how people learn music throughout their lives, how future music teachers are trained, and how conductors make decisions during rehearsals and performances. His work has been published internationally and shared at conferences across the U.S. and abroad.
Dr. Edelman earned his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory, his M.M. from Kansas State University, and his B.M.E. from the University of New Hampshire. Before pursuing his doctoral studies, he was a director of instrumental music at the Goddard, Kansas, public schools, where he led various student groups, including concert bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, marching bands, and small chamber groups.
Beyond his university role, Dr. Edelman is a sought-after clinician and adjudicator. He loves working with student musicians of all ages and experience levels, guided by a genuine commitment to thoughtful instruction, meaningful musical experiences, and the lasting value of music education in students’ lives.
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