Composer
Orchestrator
Conductor
Current Positions:
Newly appointed VOCES8 and VOCES8 Foundation Composer-inResidence (’25-Aug’27), Taylor’s star is fast on the rise. Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as penning “dreamy vocal lines” that “overlap and intensify to stunning effect”, Taylor Scott Davis’ “beguiling” (BBC Music Magazine) writing is much in demand by both orchestras and vocal groups around the globe. His music has been described as “sonically luxurious”, memorable and inspiring of hope, and his belief in supporting collaboration, diversity and creating musical opportunities at all levels underpins all. From “full filmic blockbuster technicolour” to soulful and glorious orchestral textures and melodies, Taylor’s music has a unique and timely voice.
Recent premieres of Taylor’s works have included Carnegie Hall (Magnificat, The Poetry of Psalms), Sydney Opera House (Effortlessly, carol arrangements), the Barbican, the US Premiere of his Requiem in Albuquerque and the National Flute Convention USA in Portland (new flute concerto Origins).
Upcoming premieres include The Wonder of it All (Cadogan Hall) and two new pieces for Decca Classics including I Wait For Our Peace to be released this Christmas by VOCES8. Taylor will appear conducting, speaking and leading masterclasses as Composer-in Residence at many choral institutions in the US and Europe in this upcoming season.
Taylor’s works have been released on albums ’i carry your heart’ (Decca Classics – Requiem, Jubilate Deo, i carry your heart (from The Poetry of Psalms)), ‘To Sing Of Love’ (VOCES8 Records – To Sing of Love), and ‘A Choral Christmas’ (Decca Classics – Magnificat and five carol arrangements). Stardust has been premiered around the world by VOCES8 and appears on the group’s recent Decca Classics release, ‘Nightfall’.
Taylor has written and arranged for groups including the Grammy-winning choir Conspirare, VOCES8 and its Choir and Orchestra, Lyyra, Apollo5, Texas Master Chorale, the English Chamber Orchestra and symphony orchestras around the world. He often conducts his own performances with players from top London orchestras and Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston symphony orchestras. Taylor’s ensemble music has been performed throughout the USA, Europe, South America, and South Africa, and his gaming music has been played around the world.
Taylor is published primarily by MorningStar Music/E.C.Shirmer across his own choral/orchestral series – the Taylor Scott Davis Choir & Orchestra Series – and as part of The VOCES8 Foundation’s own publishing series.
Composer
Orchestrator
Conductor
Current Positions:
Newly appointed VOCES8 and VOCES8 Foundation Composer-inResidence (’25-Aug’27), Taylor’s star is fast on the rise. Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as penning “dreamy vocal lines” that “overlap and intensify to stunning effect”, Taylor Scott Davis’ “beguiling” (BBC Music Magazine) writing is much in demand by both orchestras and vocal groups around the globe. His music has been described as “sonically luxurious”, memorable and inspiring of hope, and his belief in supporting collaboration, diversity and creating musical opportunities at all levels underpins all. From “full filmic blockbuster technicolour” to soulful and glorious orchestral textures and melodies, Taylor’s music has a unique and timely voice.
Recent premieres of Taylor’s works have included Carnegie Hall (Magnificat, The Poetry of Psalms), Sydney Opera House (Effortlessly, carol arrangements), the Barbican, the US Premiere of his Requiem in Albuquerque and the National Flute Convention USA in Portland (new flute concerto Origins).
Upcoming premieres include The Wonder of it All (Cadogan Hall) and two new pieces for Decca Classics including I Wait For Our Peace to be released this Christmas by VOCES8. Taylor will appear conducting, speaking and leading masterclasses as Composer-in Residence at many choral institutions in the US and Europe in this upcoming season.
Taylor’s works have been released on albums ’i carry your heart’ (Decca Classics – Requiem, Jubilate Deo, i carry your heart (from The Poetry of Psalms)), ‘To Sing Of Love’ (VOCES8 Records – To Sing of Love), and ‘A Choral Christmas’ (Decca Classics – Magnificat and five carol arrangements). Stardust has been premiered around the world by VOCES8 and appears on the group’s recent Decca Classics release, ‘Nightfall’.
Taylor has written and arranged for groups including the Grammy-winning choir Conspirare, VOCES8 and its Choir and Orchestra, Lyyra, Apollo5, Texas Master Chorale, the English Chamber Orchestra and symphony orchestras around the world. He often conducts his own performances with players from top London orchestras and Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston symphony orchestras. Taylor’s ensemble music has been performed throughout the USA, Europe, South America, and South Africa, and his gaming music has been played around the world.
Taylor is published primarily by MorningStar Music/E.C.Shirmer across his own choral/orchestral series – the Taylor Scott Davis Choir & Orchestra Series – and as part of The VOCES8 Foundation’s own publishing series.