1 James Taylor, tenor 525 Williamsdale Drive Bon Air, VA 23235 804.615.9773
[email protected] EDUCATION Master of Music, Opera Performance, Yale University, New Haven, CT B.A., Music Performance, Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL ADJUNCT PROFESSOR 2006-2014 University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA • Served as advisor and consultant for a student-led opera program. • Recruited, taught and mentored private students, and provided advice on career options. Seven students have gone on to careers in opera in the US and Europe. • Assisted students with major recitals and gaining admissions to graduate programs. • Taught private lessons to Majors and non-majors. Directed 8 Distinguished Major recitals. ADJUNCT PROFESSOR 2006-2014 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA • Taught private lessons to Music Majors and theater students. • Assisted students with preparation for recitals. • Taught master classes in the region. DIRECTOR OF OPERA/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF VOICE 2001-2006 University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL • Developed relationships with students, parents and high school choral directors from 5 states to aid admissions. • Recruited 100+ students annually and assisted in acquiring needed scholarships. • Increased program visibility in the community and state by establishing relationships with Fortune 500 and Fortune 50 companies to raise funds for the department. • Created and managed an opera performance program. • Grew the department budget over 5 years through media promotion, fundraising activities and increased ticket sales. • Hired and supervised performers and stage staff; planned, directed and conducted performances. • Negotiated with music publishing companies to reduce the costs of performance rights. • Raised $5K for a high school voice competition by developing partnerships with prominent businesses.