Benjamin Dean Taylor is a composer of contemporary art music. His energetic, adventurous music provides a uniquely refreshing sonic experience for performers and audiences alike. Trained as a trumpet player and pianist, he performs with and writes music for a variety of chamber ensembles, jazz combos and big bands, wind bands, orchestras, choirs, and experimental ensembles. Much of Mr. Taylor's music includes electronic elements - from prerecorded sounds to live, interactive electronics and video.
The Latest News!
New CD Release - SEAMUS 2014
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I was honored to be asked to chair the adjudication committee for the SEAMUS Electro-Acoustic Miniatures CD 2014. My work Collective Motion is on this CD and can be found here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/seamuselectroacousticmin3 |
New Video - Stop.Rewind.Play.
Performed by Erin Yanacek
New Recording of Shipbreaking by consortium member Ian Richter
European Premiere - Digital Goldfish
Digital Goldfish was performed at the Scandinavian Saxophone Festival on Thursday, April 17 at 19:30h (Danish time) at Musikhuset in Aarhus/Denmark. The ensemble consisted of:
Claus Olesen - Soprano saxophone
Joonatan Rautiola - Alto saxophone
Martin Eriksson - Tenor saxophone
Johannes Thorell - Baritone saxophone
Claus Olesen - Soprano saxophone
Joonatan Rautiola - Alto saxophone
Martin Eriksson - Tenor saxophone
Johannes Thorell - Baritone saxophone
Premiere - Leaving White at CBDNA
Leaving White (band transcription) was premiered on March 13, 2014 at CBDNA in Reno, Nevada by the Brigham Young University- Idaho Symphony Band. This transcription was commissioned by BYU-I director Diane Soelberg for this exciting performance opportunity!
Listen to a recording and view the score
Listen to a recording and view the score
Premiere - Shooting Stars
The Omaha Symphony premiered my newest orchestra work titled, "Shooting Stars." They performed the work a total of five times as part of an educational outreach program! (the music in the video above is from my piece)
http://www.omahasymphonyeducation.org/#!concerts-youth/c1u70
http://www.omahasymphonyeducation.org/#!concerts-youth/c1u70
Whiz-Bang is a Winner in the International Ticheli Competition!
Baby Jack's Blues
The Indiana University Jazz Big Band performing at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre.
Baby Jack's Blues was composed by Benjamin Taylor (who is guest conducting this
performance).
Baby Jack's Blues was composed by Benjamin Taylor (who is guest conducting this
performance).
Recent Performances - Silounds and Panic Later
Mr. Taylor attended a thrilling performance of Silounds, for percussion and electronics, by Chris Froh at the Denison Tutti New Music Festival. He also attended the Manchester University New Music Mini-Festival where featured saxophonist Farrell Vernon performed Panic Later. Pictured at the left is percussionist Chris Froh. Watch him perform Silounds in HD below: http://youtu.be/_BIf2bAyIw4
Recent performance - Silounds performed in Spain
Jesús Prades Cavero performed Silounds, for percussion and live electronics at the Periferias 2012 Music Festival. Check out Jesús here: https://www.facebook.com/perkutxus
And a writeup about the concert here:
http://www.periferias.org/programacion-2012/jesus-prades-eigth-emotions/
And a writeup about the concert here:
http://www.periferias.org/programacion-2012/jesus-prades-eigth-emotions/
Recent Honor - ACO Underwood New Music Readings 2012
Ben was selected as a participant in the American Composers Orchestra Underwood New Music Readings! His work, Leaving White, was publicly presented at 7:30pm on June 2, 2012 at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York City. For more information: http://www.americancomposers.org/rel2012060102.html
Mr. Taylor received a commission from the Barlow Endowment to compose a new work for the Omaha Symphony. Please visit the Barlow Endowment Website for more details.
barlow.byu.edu
barlow.byu.edu
Recent Award - BMI Student Composer Award
Mr. Taylor was awarded a BMI Student Composers Award in New York City on May 13, 2011 for his work 7 Million Results.
For the official press release from BMI, click here
Click here to listen to an excerpt from 7 Million Results
For the official press release from BMI, click here
Click here to listen to an excerpt from 7 Million Results
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