Background
Taylor, Billy was born on July 24, 1921 in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Edward and Antoinette (Bacon) Taylor.
Taylor, Billy was born on July 24, 1921 in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Edward and Antoinette (Bacon) Taylor.
Bachelor of Science in Music, Virginia State College, 1942. Doctor in Museum Education, University Massachusetts, 1975. Doctor of Humane Letters, Fairfield University.
Doctor in Museum, Virginia State College. Doctor of Philosophy, Clark College. Doctor of Music (honorary), Berklee College Museum, 1981.
Lecturer Music Educators National Conference, 1957, New England Music Teachers Association,1958, New Jazz Society, Philadelphia, 1967. Owner Station WSOK, Savannah, Georgia, Station WLIB, also WBLS-FM, New York City. President Billy Taylor Productions, DuaneMusic Company, both New York City.
Special consultant to chairman National Endowment Arts. Chairman of the Board Creative Arts Public Service.
Board of directors Harlem Cultural Council. Trustee Rockefeller Foundation, since 1978. Member National Council Arts, 1972-1978.
Member Arts and Business Council New York (president), National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences (vice president since 1964), American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (director 1976-1978), Academy television Arts and Sciences
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Married Theodora Castion, June 22, 1946. Children: Duane(deceased), Kim.
