Scott Edgar

Scott Edgar serves as Associate Professor of Music and Chair of Music at Lake Forest College, Illinois. He holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of Michigan with cognates in social-emotional learning and ensemble pedagogy. His academic appointments include roles at VanderCook College of Music and multiple institutions as adjunct faculty.

His research focuses on music education’s intersection with social emotional learning (SEL), including ethics of care, teacher assessment, and qualitative research methodologies. He has authored/co-authored multiple books and peer-reviewed articles on topics like institutional recruiting practices and music teacher challenges in small colleges.

Edgar teaches courses ranging from foundational music theory to advanced instrumental ensemble pedagogy, including unique offerings like Disney, Music, and Culture. His recent conference presentations address SEL integration, band fundamentals, and music program sustainability in liberal arts contexts.

He advises no listed students but has contributed extensively to curricular development at Lake Forest College, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and faculty-administration alignment. His work reflects a commitment to both scholarly innovation and practical pedagogy in music education.