Edward Judd - Composer, Music Educator and Author

When music teacher Edward Judd was looking for a way to celebrate his 40th year in music education, he opted to write a series of reflections on some of his most memorable moments as an educator of young musicians. “I had no idea it would lead to a book,” said Judd. “I just wanted to share some of my most treasured memories over my 40 years with students.” On the evening of the Spring Concert at his school, Judd posted his reflections in the school auditorium lobby. “The response was very positive,” said Judd “and several people suggested I put the stories in a book. The whole project took a few years.”

Although Judd outlines his success with many groups, he also narrates many struggles he has encountered in trying to formulate a music program that will foster student success. “At times it has been difficult,” Judd said. “Many times I have encountered school administrators that have said all the right things in supporting a school music program, but have not followed through with helpful action.” 

“Although I changed the names of some of the people I worked with,” he said, “I do include groups I’ve taught and schools I’ve taught in without changing those names.” Judd’s experiences took him all over the New England states, and in a wide variety of settings, including teaching music in the elementary grades as well as middle school. He has taught in public high schools as well as a private academy, and has been a college band director.

First Book:

"View From the Podium" is a memoir of Edward Judd's nearly 45 years as a music teacher. Judd relates his experiences in multiple facets of music education.

Second Book:  

"Three Music Stories From Maine" , unlike " View From the Podium" , these are three novellas which are fictional.   The  main character in each story is or will become a music teacher. 

•  SOULMATE LOST:      Phillip, as a young child through his adulthood, has a recurring  dream about a girl that he comes to regard as his Soulmate. It never  occurs to him that he may meet her in real life.
•  WHITECAPS OF EVERGREEN LAKE:  Evan, a music teacher, wants to buy the family cottage on Evergreen  Lake from his stepmother. His plan becomes more complicated when his  teaching position is jeopardized due to budget cuts, as well as dealing  with a familial crisis.
•  TRANSITIONS OF A BAND DIRECTOR:  At first, Eric has to make changes in his teaching style due to  COVID. He realizes his declining health problems are causing him to make  major adjustments in his life, and those life changes do not coincide  with his love for teaching.