Bernard U. Taylor

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Bernard Underhill Taylor (born January 8, 1897 in Olean , New York , † July 4, 1987 in New York City , New York) was an American music teacher .

Life

Taylor was a soldier in World War I before starting his musical career. He initially taught in Texas and entered the Juilliard School of Music in 1930, where he headed the vocal department until 1953. He was an early representative of group voice training and published a text book for this in 1936. He also compiled several anthologies of classical songs. From 1942 to 1944 he was President of the Singing Teachers' Association . He helped found the National Association of Teachers of Singing , of which he was president until 1955. Until shortly before his death, he gave private singing lessons in New York.

Works

  • Classic Italian songs for school and studio
  • Contemporary songs in English: songs by American and English composers for recital, concert and studio use
  • Great art songs of three centuries
  • Songs by 22 Amercans: a collection of songs by outstanding American composers

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personal data
SURNAME Taylor, Bernard U.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Raylor, Bernard Underhill (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American music educator
DATE OF BIRTH January 8, 1897
PLACE OF BIRTH Olean , New York
DATE OF DEATH 4th July 1987
Place of death New York City , New York