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Brant Taylor serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Performance (Cello) at DePaul University's School of Music, where he teaches applied cello and chamber music. A distinguished cellist, he has maintained dual careers in performance and education since joining the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1998.
His educational background includes a Bachelor of Music and Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music—where he won the school's Concerto Competition—and a Master of Music from Indiana University under Janos Starker and Paul Katz.
Artistically, Taylor specializes in cello performance across classical and contemporary repertoires, with significant contributions to chamber music through ensembles like the Everest Quartet and collaborations with groups including Chicago Chamber Musicians and Pink Martini. His performance scope spans solo concertos, orchestral works, and cross-genre projects.
Key honors include:
- Everest Quartet prizes at Banff International String Quartet Competition and Fischoff Chamber Music Competition
- Eastman School of Music Concerto Competition victory
- San Antonio Symphony Concerto Competition win at age 14
As an educator, Taylor mentors students at DePaul while maintaining teaching roles at Roosevelt University and Northwestern University's National High School Music Institute. His professional activities extend to global festivals including Aspen, Shanghai International, and Ravinia, alongside his ongoing position as Principal Cello of the Arizona Musicfest Orchestra since 2006.
