Background
Taylor, Guy Watson was born on December 25, 1919 in Anniston, Alabama, United States. Son of Stokely Brackston and Ola Mae (Shaw) Taylor.
Taylor, Guy Watson was born on December 25, 1919 in Anniston, Alabama, United States. Son of Stokely Brackston and Ola Mae (Shaw) Taylor.
Diploma, Birmingham Conservatory of Music, 1941; diploma, Juilliard School Music, 1948; private studies and workshops with, Dimitri Mitropoulos, 1941-1942; private studies and workshops with, L'Ecole Monteux, 1949; private studies and workshops with, Eugene Ormandy, 1953; private studies and workshops with, George Szell, 1956.
Conductor, Springfield (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra, 1948-1951; Conductor, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, 1951-1959; Conductor, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, 1959-1969; Conductor, Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, 1969-1984. Guest conductor, United States, Great Britain, Philippines, P.R., Canada and Mexico City. Musical commentator Springfield News & Sun, 1948-1951, Arizona Republic, 1959-1961, Fresno Bee, 1970-1976.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member American Symphony Orchestra League, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. M C.
Married Renee Lifton, October 19, 1947. Children: Eric Anthony, Ellen Jane.