Edryn J. Coleman, originally from Alabama, teaches choir and piano at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, MD, and music education courses at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

A highly active music educator, Dr. Coleman regularly serves as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and session presenter for community choirs, professional organizations, and school systems across the country. Most recently, he led an Insight Session with his school ensemble at the 2023 American Choral Directors Association National Conference.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Coleman has held numerous leadership roles. He is the Immediate Past-President of the Maryland Choral Educators Association and currently serves as the Membership Chair for the Eastern Region of the American Choral Directors Association. Musically, he is the Artistic Director for the Prince George’s County Choral Society and performs with Elevation Choir, Delaware’s only professional vocal ensemble.
Dr. Coleman earned a BA in Music from Stillman College, a MME from Florida State University, and a DMA from the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music at Shenandoah University. Passionate about sharing his musical experiences, he lives by the motto, “They’ll never care how much you know until they know how much you care!”