Benjamin Dean Taylor is a composer of contemporary concert 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 chamber ensembles, jazz combos and big bands, wind bands, orchestras, choirs, and experimental ensembles. As a sought-after composer for wind band, Taylor has been commissioned by over 100 band directors of players at all educational levels. Much of his music includes electronic elements - from prerecorded sounds to live, interactive electronics and video.
Passionate about inspiring the rising generation of composers, he is the founder and executive director of Music Creators Academy, a yearly summer program that teaches musical creativity in a virtual setting. He also serves as the Program Director for the Indiana University Jacobs Composition Academy and is a member of the Blue Dot Collective.
Passionate about inspiring the rising generation of composers, he is the founder and executive director of Music Creators Academy, a yearly summer program that teaches musical creativity in a virtual setting. He also serves as the Program Director for the Indiana University Jacobs Composition Academy and is a member of the Blue Dot Collective.
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Ben's Birthday Bash Discount!
It's my birthday this month - I invite you to celebrate with me! I'm turning 39 this year and so for the entire month of September, I'm offering a 39% discount off any piece in my catalog! In order to receive the discount, head over to my birthday bash page!
NEW works for wind band!
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The Excitement of Fear (grade 3.5) band and flexible audio track, inspired by the adrenaline rush we get from activities that scare us like cliff jumping, rollercoasters, and horror movies.
And May We Always Cherish (grade 3) Reflective, lyrical work with solos in alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone (or euphonium), tuba, flute, oboe (or clarinet), horn (or saxophone)
Party Potatoes - tuba concerto (professional level) with band (grade 3). Designed for small band programs with a visiting professional soloist. SUPER fun, groovy piece!
Mile a Minute (grade 4) energetic, moto perpetuo, driving piece.
And May We Always Cherish (grade 3) Reflective, lyrical work with solos in alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone (or euphonium), tuba, flute, oboe (or clarinet), horn (or saxophone)
Party Potatoes - tuba concerto (professional level) with band (grade 3). Designed for small band programs with a visiting professional soloist. SUPER fun, groovy piece!
Mile a Minute (grade 4) energetic, moto perpetuo, driving piece.
Flex/Adaptable works for ensemble (Band or Orchestra)
Each of these works is written or arranged specifically for our unprecedented times surrounding the COVID19 pandemic. It is my hope that we can empower the rising generation to make meaningful and engaging music together, whether that be virtually or in small groups in-person. My work with Music Creators Academy has shown me that this is not only possible but offers many benefits and advantages not previously available. All of these works are for flexible instrumentation with electronic audio track. They are ideal for students to put together using a platform like bandlab.com or soundtrap.com. I sincerely hope you and your students enjoy them!
Intermountain Underground NEW VIDEO
Techno Blade featured in Scotland
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Techno Blade (for concert band and audio track) was featured at the Scottish Learning Festival at the Scottish Exhibition Centre. An incredibly talented young dancer named Ellie Fergusson choreographed a solo to go along with the music! Ellie recently won The Greatest Dancer which is a popular televised dance program in the U.K. Thank you Ellie, and all the students in the West Calder High School Senior Wind Band and their director, Camille Mason. So fun! Video of the performance is here:
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The Hope Within - Indiana University
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