D. Scott Ferguson

D. Scott Ferguson serves as a Teaching Associate and Staff Accompanist at Coastal Carolina University, where he actively teaches and performs. His professional career includes significant contributions to Broadway productions such as Mary Poppins and Coram Boy, and a decade-long tenure with the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. He also performs with prominent ensembles including the Long Bay Symphony, Pinehurst Symphony, Carolina Master Chorale, and Southeastern Oratorio Society.

Ferguson holds advanced musical training:

• Master of Music in Piano Performance: Vocal Coaching and Accompanying from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1994)
• Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Murray State University (1992)

His professional focus centers on music performance, specializing in piano artistry and vocal accompaniment across diverse settings including musical theatre, orchestral collaborations, and choral works. His experience as Musical Director for educational programs at New York City institutions like Symphony Space, Manhattan Theatre Club, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts demonstrates his commitment to music education and community engagement.

Ferguson has received notable recognition for his musical development:

• Broughton Fellow

At Coastal Carolina University, he integrates his extensive professional background into teaching, enriching the academic environment through practical expertise in performance and accompaniment.