About
Philip M. Powell is a Professor of Music at Coastal Carolina University, where he has taught piano and piano pedagogy since 1988. An active performer, his concerts are frequently broadcast on South Carolina Public Radio, and he has appeared as soloist with the South Carolina Symphony Orchestra, Jupiter Symphony, and Long Bay Symphony.
His academic credentials include:
- Doctorate of Music (D.M.) from Indiana University (1995)
- Master of Music (M.M.) from Indiana University (1988)
- Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A.) from University of Oklahoma (1986)
Dr. Powell's research centers on rhetorical devices and their musical parallels, intersecting with his teaching in Piano Literature and Music History. His performance career features collaborations with renowned artists including Martina Arroyo, Ignat Solzhenitsyn, and Tine Thing Helseth. He serves as President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Liszt Society and holds leadership roles with the Coastal Concert Association and Festival of Music and Art at Pawley's Island.
