Teaching
Staff
Peter Taylor, BSc, PgDip (vocal studies)
Associate in the
Milsom School of Music
Singing Workshops,
Singing (all styles; specialist in Musical Theatre)
Peter was born in Solihull and has sung
from an early age. His education includes a Bachelor of Science degree
in Environmental Geosciences from Sheffield University and a
Post-Graduate Diploma in vocal studies from the Birmingham
Conservatoire.
During his time as a student in Sheffield, Peter was a choral scholar
at St.
John's, Ranmoor and chairman of the University Singers' Society,
from which he formed Socii Cantorum, the Society's chamber choir. Since
returning to Sheffield after his studies in Birmingham, he has taken up
the role of Musical Director of the Society's main chorus. He has also
extended his strong interest in choral singing, conducting and training
as director of the Hallam Choral
Society, and continues to sing (along with his wife, Cat) in the
choirs of St. John's.
Peter has worked extensively as
a baritone soloist with various choirs, as well as giving solo recitals
and appearing in several operatic roles.
Peter's present work includes singing tuition at SLP
College, Leeds, where he is Head of Music. Whilst primarily
classically trained, Peter is developing a specialism in vocal training
for Musical Theatre, aiming to apply the best classical principals of
technique and interpretation to this field.
The task of engaging and
training the next generation in choral and vocal music is one which
Peter pursues with passion. He is pioneering a programme of Singing Workshops
with the Milsom School, aimed at encouraging and developing this most
vital of skills in pupils and parents of all ages and abilities.
Peter's non-musical interests
include fine food and drink, comedy film and tv, and bringing up his
young beagle, Fitzroy.