Interview with Scott Laird, North Carolina School of Science and Math

Recognized string pedagogue and conductor, Scott
Laird, serves on the faculty of The North Carolina
School of Science and Mathematics where he is Fine Arts
Coordinator and Instructor of Music. Noted for his innovative
approach to ensemble development and musicianship, Laird is a
frequent conductor of honor orchestras and is a sought-after
conference presenter. He regularly performs on acoustic and
electric violin and is known for his abilities in both the
classical and improvisatory arena. Laird was the recipient of the
2019 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award, 2017
ASTA Elizabeth A. H. Green Award, and North Carolina Symphony’s
2016 Maxine Swalin Award. He is currently on the National Boards
of the American String Teachers Association, El Sistema USA and
Creative Strings, Inc. He has served as President of the NC
Chapter of ASTA, Chair of the NCMEA Orchestra Section and
maintains a presence as a national leader in string education. He
earned his B.S. in Music Education and his M.A. in Violin
Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he
studied violin with Prof. Delight Malitsky. He earned his
National Board Certification in 2004 and recertified in 2013. His
blog, “Thoughts of a String Educator,” enjoys broad readership in
the music education community. In addition, Laird serves as a
sponsored artist and educational specialist for D’Addario Bowed
Strings, Coda Bows, Conn Selmer, and NS Design Electric Violins
and String Editor for C Alan Publications.


Website: http://www.scottlaird.net/ 


Blog: http://www.scottlaird.net/Blog.html 


North Carolina School of Science and Math:
https://www.ncssm.edu/