Background
Taylor, Debra Jo was born on March 12, 1960 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Joseph Owen and Virginia (Conboy) Taylor.
Taylor, Debra Jo was born on March 12, 1960 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Joseph Owen and Virginia (Conboy) Taylor.
Student, Boston University, 1978-1980; Bachelor of Music, Curtis Institute Music, Philadelphia, 1984.
Second trombonist, Florida Symphony Orchestra, Orlando, 1986-1987;
principal trombonist, Taipei Philharmonic Festival Orchestra, Taiwan, 1990;
principal trombonist, San Diego (California) Symphony Orchestra, 1993-1994;
second trombonist, Santa Fe (New Mexico) Opera Orchestra, summers 1995, 96;
second/assistant principal trombonist, Grant Park Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, summers since 1986;
principal trombonist, New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Albuquerque, since 1989. Clinician and soloist Edwards/Getzen Instruments, since 1992. Guest artistSanta Fe Chamber Music Festival, 1995, 96, New York Trumpet Ensemble, Carnegie Hall, New York City, 1983.
Soloist and clinician International Brassfest, Long Beach, California, 1996, International Trombone Association Workshop, Las Vegas, 1995, New Mexico Symphony, 1996. Soloist Women's International Trombone Choir/International Trombone Association Workshop, Detmold, Germany, Illinois Chamber Orchestra, Springfield, Illinois, 1989. Faculty Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1988-1989.
Volunteer organizer, producer Benefit Brass Ensemble Concert, Albuquerque,1991. Secretary, board of trustees Turquoise Trail Arts Council, Albuquerque, 1990-1993. Member International Trombone Association, Evolutionary Trombonists (co-founder, vice president since 1995), Toastmasters.