Taylor Davis Music educator | Percussionist [email protected] | 214-549-1797 | 4001 S Broadway Ave Apt. 1045 Flower Mound TX 75028

Personal Profile An educator with a passion for dependable pedagogy. Holds experience in both public and university settings while seeking to meet the needs of individual students, has a proven ability to tackle problems head on and desires to be a good colleague and collaborator in all endeavors.

Education Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, Maryland 2019 | Master of Music in Percussion Performance, Graduate Teaching Assistant Primary Teacher | Robert van Sice Baylor University | Waco, Texas 2017 | Bachelor of Music in Music Education Primary Teachers | Todd Meehan, Ivan Trevino, Edward Taylor

Professional Employment | Teaching Experience 2019-Present | Adjunct Professor of Percussion, Texas Woman’s University • Responsibilities include instruction for percussion majors, teaching the percussion methods course, & cultivating the percussion chamber music program 2019-Present | Assistant Director of Percussion, Flower Mound High School • Responsibilities include instruction for percussion students grades 6-12, teaching marching percussion, running the private lesson program and teaching private lessons for the Flower Mound cluster, and coaching chamber music 2019-Present | Percussion Staff, Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps • Responsibilities include instruction for the Blue Stars Front Ensemble during the DCI audition process through winter and spring, and teaching during the DCI Summer Tour. 2018-2019 | Graduate Teaching Assistant, Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University • In the percussion program, responsibilities include scheduling lessons and masterclasses, coordinating with guest artists, and instrument maintenance & logistics

• In Peabody’s Breakthrough Curriculum, coordinating with first year students in a classroom

setting, leading discussions on entrepreneurship, grading assignments and submitting final grades 2018-Present | Executive Director, Percussion Pal

• Responsibilities include state and federal tax compliance, overall vision of the organization,

curriculum overview, coordinating with the Board of Directors, and creating relevant

educational content. 2018-Present | Media Specialist, Vic Firth

• Responsibilities include shooting and editing content to be featured though Vic Firth’s

educational and promotional channels, clients include world class drumcorps such as The

Cadets and Carolina Crown, as well as institutions such as the Yale School of Music and the

Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.

2018 | Percussion Faculty, Baylor University Middle School Band Camp • Responsibilities include planning and teaching masterclasses, assigning large ensemble parts, and organizing the chamber music program 2017-Present | Percussion Arranger, Gatesville ISD • Responsibilities include writing and arranging percussion music for the marching program. responsibilities include teaching students technique and marching percussion music 2017 | Student Teacher, Midway ISD • Responsibilities include assisting with all levels of concert bands, coaching chamber ensembles, and co-directing the Midway Indoor Percussion ensemble. • Also taught beginning percussion classes at two campuses, included preparing students for band through teaching rehearsal protocol, music notation and multiple percussion instruments 2014-Present | 2x1 Media • Media Production company co-founded with Ricky Bracamontes, major clients include Vic Firth, the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, Daniel Montoya, Baylor School of Music, Todd Meehan of Liquidrum, and Ivan Treviño. 2014-2017 | Percussion Specialist, Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra • Responsibilities include facilitating rehearsal space for orchestra as well as coaching the percussion section through standard orchestral repertoire and excerpts 2014-2017 | Student Conductor, Central Texas Youth Wind Ensemble • Responsibilities included rehearsing the audition-based ensemble and preparing a piece from beginning to end under the instruction of the head of the Baylor Instrumental Music Education department. 2013-2017 | Facilities Staff, Baylor University School of Music • Responsibilities include facilitating stage and rehearsal spaces for all events and concerts hosted at the Baylor School of Music, ranging from grade school festivals to hosting professional touring ensembles such as the US Army Jazz Ambassadors and Roomful of Teeth. 2013-2017 | Percussion Teacher, Baylor Summer Music Camps • Responsibilities include placing 7-12th grade students in ensembles, assigning concert band and percussion ensemble parts, preparing the students for an end-of-week concert 2013-2017 | Percussion Specialist, Midway ISD & Robinson ISD • Responsibilities include instructing the marching percussion sections, assisting in the teaching and refinement of the marching program for the fall semester, coaching chamber ensembles and giving All-State masterclasses 2012-Present | Private Instructor • Responsibilities include providing private lessons for students ranging from beginning to advanced skill levels, early elementary to early college. Students have performed well in audition and performance situations as well as been admitted to colleges, festivals, etc.

Performance Experience 2017-2019 | Peabody Percussion Group • Premiere performing percussion chamber ensemble, performing major works by Alejandro Viñao, Paul Lansky, James Wood, and Thierry de Mey in and around Baltimore, highlights included performing at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington DC. 2017-2019 | Peabody Institute Ensembles • Academic ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Studio Orchestra, Modern Orchestra, Conductor’s Orchestra, and Opera Theatre Orchestra.. • Major conducting faculty include Marin Alsop, director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and guest artists such as David Zinman and Joseph Young. • Major performances included Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier, and Leonard Bernstein’s, Mass. 2015-Present | Lagan Percussion • Founding member of a percussion quartet committed to commissioning and performing new works for percussion, as well as provide unique and engaging concert experiences. • Notable collaborations include composers such as Alejandro Viñao, Ivan Treviño, Robert Honstein, and Aaron Houston. • Lagan Percussion is the inaugural winner of the Semper Pro Musica Competition, hosted by the Baylor University School of Music 2015 | Timpanist, Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps • Member of the front ensemble of the drum and bugle corps, touring the United States during the summer, learning from world class educators in the marching arts. 2014-Present | Waco Symphony Orchestra • Regional orchestra in Central Texas, guest artists include Yo-Yo Ma, Branford Marsalis and more. Concerts include pops concerts as well as standard orchestral repertoire. • Section Percussionist 2014-2018, Began duties as Principal Percussionist in 2019. 2014-2017 | Temple Symphony Orchestra • Regional orchestra in Central Texas. Concerts include pops concerts as well as standard orchestral repertoire. 2014-Present | Frame Dance • Dance group based in Houston, Texas that I frequently collaborate with, performance highlights include METRODances – live performance around the Houston Metro system, the MATCH performance space in downtown Houston and performances at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas. 2012-2017 | Baylor Percussion Group • Premiere performing percussion chamber ensemble, performing major works by Alejandro Viñao, Paul Lansky, Steve Reich, and Ivan Treviño. • Major collaborations include artists such as Glenn Kotche of Wilco, So Percussion, and Doug Perkins. 2012-2017 | Baylor University Ensembles • Academic ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Chamber Ensembles. • Multiple performances at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, the Midwest Clinic, the College Band Director’s International Convention, and Bowl Games • Guest composers and collaborations included David Maslanka, Michael Colgrass, Juan Pablo Contreras, Frank Ticheli, and John Mackey.

Awards & LEADERSHIP 2018 | Presser Foundation Graduate Student Award • A grant given through the Presser Foundation to one graduate student totaling $10,000. The process involves a multi-step application and vetting process. Money was used to found an educational non-profit organization dedicated to developing resources for percussion education. 2017 | Artistic Excellence Scholarship • A merit-based scholarship based on entrance exams to the Peabody Institute. 2017 | Robert van Sice Percussion Scholarship • A merit-based scholarship based on entrance exams to the Peabody Institute. 2016 | So Percussion Summer Institute • Summer festival hosted by So Percussion at Princeton University. Festival includes multiple concerts throughout the Institute. Also includes guest masterclasses from artists such as Robert Honstein, Paul Lansky, Steven Mackey, Dan Truman, and Matmos. 2016 | Semper Pro Musica Chamber Music Competition Winner • Multi-round competition hosted at the Baylor University School of Music culminating in a winner’s recital. 2015-2017 | Dean’s Advisory Council Representative • Elected position with the Baylor School of Music based on peer-nomination, responsibilities include regular meetings with the Dean and hosting student convocations with the student population. 2014 | Chosen Vale International Percussion Seminar • Summer festival hosted by Doug Perkins. Festival includes multiple concerts. Featured the music of Pulitzer-prize winning composer John Luther Adams. Clinicians include Tim Feeney, Michael Burritt, and Chicago Symphony percussionist, Cynthia Yeh. 2014-2016 | Baylor University Drumline Captain • Leadership position within the Baylor Golden Wave Band, responsibilities include leading the drumline rehearsals and managing all logistical tasks.

Professional Affiliations 2020 | Black Swamp Percussion Collegiate Educator Network • A collection of collegiate percussion educators who use and endorse Black Swamp products. 2018 | TexEs EC-12 Music Content Certification • All-level music teaching certification in the state of Texas. 2017 | TexEs Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities • All-level public teaching certification in the state of Texas. 2016-Present | National Association for the Future of Music Education • One of the world’s largest organizations for music education. 2013-Present | Texas Music Educator’s Association • An organization of over 12,000 teachers and artists in Texas that provides resources, scholarship, funding, and professional development in the state of Texas. 2013-Present | Percussive Arts Society • One of the world’s largest organizations for music education.