Meet Courtney Taylor!
My musical journey started very young with a passion for singing since I was a little girl! In elementary school, I participated in show choir, handbell choir, and All-State Honors Chorus. I then joined band as a flute player in middle school and continued on through college participating in marching band (where I served as flute section leader and woodwind captain), flute ensemble, percussion ensemble, conducted various ensembles, university chorus, and flew out to Germany to perform/conduct! I studied at Campbell University to earn my BA in Music Education where I have now taught K-12 general music, band, and chorus and love every minute of it! I am currently the band/chorus director at Corvian Community School.
Why I Became A Musician
My inspiration to become a musician came from my mom and dad, who are also musicians, and the supportive directors I have had over the years.
My Memorable Musical Experience
My most memorable musical moment was traveling to Germany and performing/conducting in the Mittelrhein Musik Festival where I also got to tour Beethoven’s home and learn even more about him!
A fun fact about me is...
I participated in performing the national anthem at an Atlanta Braves vs Cubs game in high school!
My advice to someone starting to learn music is...
My advice to someone starting to learn music is to keep an open mind, be patient with yourself, and embrace your mistakes! The journey is just as important as the end product and keeping a positive mindset is crucial!
