David Tayloe
he/him
Taylor Festival Choir Tenor
"I love singing with TFC because of the community of singers!"
Tenor David Tayloe has been praised for his "lovely tenor that sings with Mozartean finesse." He has made appearances with the BBC Proms, the Aldeburgh Festival, Santa Fe Opera, Opera Birmingham, Naples Philharmonic, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and the Virginia Symphony, among others. An avid performer of art song, David made his solo recital debut at Carnegie hall in January of 2020. He has been an active recitalist in both the US and the U.K. He has been a prize winner of the American Prize in Men's Art Song. Mr Tayloe has performed with Seraphic Fire, The Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Taylor Music Festival, Voices, Cahaba Chamber Chorale, and other ensembles.
David holds degrees from Louisiana State University, The University of Miami, and the Eastman School of Music. Additional studies at the Britten-Pears institute in Aldeburgh, England. David is currently on faculty of the University of Alabama where he serves as Associate Professor of Voice and Song Literature
Get to Know David
My fondest TFC memory are the friends that I have made. They have been the greatest treasure of TFC. Many of the singers are active all over the country, but it feels like a homecoming each time we are able to work with one another in Charleston. Rob has done a great job at amassing a roster of people that not only make music well together, but exist well together. One of my favorite memories was singing so many of my favorite pieces in the Vivat Regina concert - just a stellar group and a stellar bunch of music.
My life's motto is "Nobody can make you happy, but yourself!"
I'm passionate about cooking, traveling, video games, movies
The piece I could listen to on repeat is Goldberg Variations by Bach, because They are just Incredible.
This year I want to Go to more countries, which I will be this summer!
If I could only eat three meals for the rest of my life, they would be Sushi, Pizza, and Steak.
One of my secret indulgences is Hot Dogs
Last Podcast on the Left is one of my favorite podcasts because It goes into dark subjects with a fenny lens.
I love London, because Its my favorite city in the world.
I got to meet Shaq He sat down at our table in Miami and had breakfast with us!
