Scott Woodard, ICWC Faculty
Scott E. Woodard, D.M.A. is a dynamic American conductor known for his expressive musical leadership and commitment to storytelling through sound. A native of West Virginia, Dr. Woodard currently serves as the Music Director of the West Virginia State Philharmonic Orchestra and the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra, reflecting his growing prominence in the American orchestral scene.
Dr. Woodard has conducted a wide array of ensembles across the United States and internationally, including the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra, Huntington Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Philharmonic, Macon Symphony Orchestra, and the Florence Chamber Orchestra in Florence, Italy. His international engagements have included leading the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra in St. Petersburg, Russia. His repertoire spans from core masterworks to contemporary compositions, and his programs often explore music as a vehicle for cultural dialogue, regional identity, and emotional resonance.
In addition to his conducting work, Dr. Woodard is a dedicated educator. He serves as Director of Orchestral Activities and Professor of Conducting at West Virginia State University, where he mentors the next generation of musicians and music educators. His passion for community engagement and arts advocacy is evident in his work with youth orchestras, school programs, and interdisciplinary collaborations throughout Appalachia and beyond.Dr. Woodard earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting from Boston University, and he has participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned conductors Leonid Korchmar and Pyotr Gribanov. He also holds degrees in music education and performance and brings over three decades of experience in both academic and professional settings.
With a clear artistic vision and a deep belief in the transformative power of music, Dr. Woodard continues to inspire audiences, musicians, and students alike with performances that are as intellectually engaging as they are emotionally compelling.
Dr. Woodard has conducted a wide array of ensembles across the United States and internationally, including the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra, Huntington Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Philharmonic, Macon Symphony Orchestra, and the Florence Chamber Orchestra in Florence, Italy. His international engagements have included leading the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra in St. Petersburg, Russia. His repertoire spans from core masterworks to contemporary compositions, and his programs often explore music as a vehicle for cultural dialogue, regional identity, and emotional resonance.
In addition to his conducting work, Dr. Woodard is a dedicated educator. He serves as Director of Orchestral Activities and Professor of Conducting at West Virginia State University, where he mentors the next generation of musicians and music educators. His passion for community engagement and arts advocacy is evident in his work with youth orchestras, school programs, and interdisciplinary collaborations throughout Appalachia and beyond.Dr. Woodard earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting from Boston University, and he has participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned conductors Leonid Korchmar and Pyotr Gribanov. He also holds degrees in music education and performance and brings over three decades of experience in both academic and professional settings.
With a clear artistic vision and a deep belief in the transformative power of music, Dr. Woodard continues to inspire audiences, musicians, and students alike with performances that are as intellectually engaging as they are emotionally compelling.