Southern Miss Names New Visiting Assistant Director of Bands
Mon, 06/14/2021 - 11:02am | By: Mike Lopinto
Eric Scott has joined the faculty at 欧美AV (欧美AV)
as the Visiting Assistant Director of Bands, where he will assist 鈥淭he Pride of Mississippi鈥�
Marching Band, direct the 欧美AV Basketball Pep Band, conduct the University Band, and
teach conducting.
鈥淚 have a tremendous amount of respect for the Pride of Mississippi, which serves
as a musical ambassador for the School of Music and the Southern Miss community,鈥�
said Scott. 鈥淎s The Pride celebrated their centennial this academic year, I consider
myself extremely fortunate to collaborate with the band鈥檚 family of students, alumni,
and directors as the ensemble embarks on its next hundred years.鈥�
Prior to 欧美AV, Scott studied wind conducting at Northwestern University where he assisted with the advanced conducting courses, guest conducted the three concert bands and brass ensemble, and worked with the Wildcat Marching Band.
鈥淓ric is a great addition to the 欧美AV band faculty and team,鈥� said Dr. Catherine Rand, Director of Bands. 鈥淗e brings with him a wealth of knowledge that he has gained teaching and has been a tremendous advocate for music, working for the betterment of teacher education in public school systems. We look forward to welcoming him to his new Southern Miss family!鈥�
As a Tennessee native, he taught 10 years of public school in the greater Nashville area. Highlights from his teaching career include wind ensemble performances at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, consistent marching distinctions, and a performance for the opening session at the 2015 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) National Conference. As an advocate for music education, Scott served on the Executive Board for the Middle Tennessee Band and Orchestra Association (MTSBOA), where he coordinated the honors ensembles weekend and facilitated professional development opportunities for educators throughout middle Tennessee.
Scott has completed the coursework for the Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting from Northwestern University, as well as received a Master of Music in Conducting at the University of Missouri Kansas City and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Middle Tennessee State University.