SCOTT E. WOODARD
THE CONDUCTOR
"Be simple and profound."
Scott E. Woodard, D.M.A. is a dynamic American conductor known for his expressive musical leadership and commitment to storytelling through sound. A native of West Virginia, Dr. Woodard currently serves as the Music Director of the West Virginia State Philharmonic Orchestra and the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra, reflecting his growing prominence in the American orchestral scene.
Dr. Woodard has conducted a wide array of ensembles across the United States and internationally, including the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra, Huntington Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Philharmonic, Macon Symphony Orchestra, and the Florence Chamber Orchestra in Florence, Italy. His international engagements have included leading the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra in St. Petersburg, Russia. His repertoire spans from core masterworks to contemporary compositions, and his programs often explore music as a vehicle for cultural dialogue, regional identity, and emotional resonance.
​
02
THE FACTS
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me.
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font. Feel free to drag and drop me anywhere you like on your page. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.
​
This is a great space to write long text about your company and your services. You can use this space to go into a little more detail about your company. Talk about your team and what services you provide. Tell your visitors the story of how you came up with the idea for your business and what makes you different from your competitors. Make your company stand out and show your visitors who you are.
In addition to his conducting work, Dr. Woodard is a dedicated educator. He serves as Director of Orchestral Activities and Professor of Conducting at West Virginia State University, where he mentors the next generation of musicians and music educators. His passion for community engagement and arts advocacy is evident in his work with youth orchestras, school programs, and interdisciplinary collaborations throughout Appalachia and beyond.Dr. Woodard earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting from Boston University, and he has participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned conductors Leonid Korchmar and Pyotr Gribanov. He also holds degrees in music education and performance and brings over three decades of experience in both academic and professional settings.
With a clear artistic vision and a deep belief in the transformative power of music, Dr. Woodard continues to inspire audiences, musicians, and students alike with performances that are as intellectually engaging as they are emotionally compelling.
THE PHILOSOPHY
"Make music visible in your hands."
- Ilya Musin
The entire universe is musical by nature. I want to make a unique and defined contribution through my talents which makes the world more artistic for its inhabitants. I want to make music visible in my hands, causing others to feel the same passion and drive for music that I feel with each breath. I want to influence all generations to be an active part of the music that is constantly around them. With each new musical experience, whether it be the study of a score or the conducting of a symphony, I evolve.