educator
One of Taylor’s great joys is teaching, and he loves interacting with students at the ensemble and individual level. He has spent time coaching percussion ensembles, conducting junior high and high school concert bands, and teaching all aspects of the marching arts. His current educational goals are centered on trying to improve the quality of resources for music educators, and he is striving towards those goals with Percussion Pal. Through Percussion Pal, he addresses these needs through print material, articles centered on percussion education, and video content.
Flower Mound High School performing Pollock, their 2020 fall marching production.
Taylor’s students have seen success across many levels. Some highlights include:
UIL 6A State Marching Finalist, 3rd place medalist
BOA Dallas Regional Champions
BOA San Antonio Super Regional Finalist
TMEA Invited Ensemble (took the place of Honor Band due to COVID-19)
UIL Solo and Ensemble Outstanding Soloists/Outstanding Ensembles
Middle School Region Auditions, 1st place
Freshman Region Auditions, 1st & 2nd place
High School Region Band Auditions, multiple placements