Ace Edewards

Dr. Ace Edewards is a faculty member at Maryville College, serving as the conductor of the Scruffy City Orchestra and the Orchestra at Maryville College. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from the Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona and has studied at prestigious institutions in France, Scotland, and the United States.

Educational Background:

• B.M., California State University
• MM/MO, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
• MM, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver
• DMA, Fred Fox School of Music, University of Arizona

As a conductor, Edewards has led performances with Opera Grand Rapids, Victory Hall Opera, Marble City Opera, and other ensembles, including a cover conductor role at Sarasota Opera. He also hosted the "Afternoon Concert" on WUOT 91.9 FM in Knoxville, TN, and currently works as a Trade Control Analyst in the oil and gas industry.