Dr. Robert Taylor

B.Mus.Ed. (Calif.), M.M., D.M. (Northwestern) Director of Bands • Assistant Professor of Conducting & Ensembles

Robert Taylor is Director of Bands at the University of British Columbia where he conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and teaches instrumental conducting. Prior to his appointment at UBC, Dr. Taylor served as Director of Bands at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, and Chair of the Performing Arts Department at Eureka High School in northern California.

Dr. Taylor maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor and clinician. He has also made frequent appearances with young musicians, serving as principal conductor of the Puget Sound Youth Wind Ensemble and guest conductor of the CODA/ASTA Honor Orchestra, Humboldt Youth Academy Orchestra, and numerous honor groups.

As a passionate advocate of music in the schools, Dr. Taylor is in high demand as a rehearsal clinician and festival adjudicator. Dr. Taylor received the Master of Music and Doctor of Music degrees in conducting from Northwestern University and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Trumpet and Music Education from Humboldt State University.