Dr. David Edmund is an Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education at UMD, where he teaches courses in elementary methods, field experiences, introduction to music education, special and adaptive music methods, graduate music education, master's degree capstone projects, and supervises student teachers. In addition, Dr. Edmund serves as the music education liaison with UMD’s Department of Education. Prior to working at UMD, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and studio trumpet instructor at Manatee College in Bradenton, FL.
Dr. Edmund served as Chair of the Minnesota Society for Music Teacher Education (2015 - 2020), for which he created partnerships in the development of the Upper Midwest SMTE. His current research centers on the pedagogy of improvisation and socio-cultural enrichment through community-based music. He has presented research at conferences in East Asia, Africa, South America, Canada, Europe, and throughout the United States. Dr. Edmund is an active jazz trumpet performer in large and small ensembles. He has toured and recorded with chamber winds, jazz, reggae, soul, pop, and rock ensembles.
Dr. Edmund taught general music, choir, and beginning band for ten years in Florida elementary schools. He possesses certifications in Orff Schülwerk and the Kodály method. Dr. Edmund’s awards include Ruskin Elementary Teacher of the Year, Outstanding doctoral graduate at the University of Florida, Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (UF), and UMD School of Fine Arts Outstanding Academic Advisor.
Dr. Edmund, who currently lives in Duluth, MN with his wife Dr. Jian-Jun Chen-Edmund, earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Florida, a Master's of Music Education degree (Jazz Studies emphasis) at the University of North Texas, and the Ph.D. in music education at the University of Florida, where he was a Presidential Fellow. While at the University of North Texas, Dr. Edmund performed in the renowned One o’ Clock lab band and directed the Six o’ Clock.