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Taylor Worley-Glazier
Bio
Taylor has had a passion for the pursuit of music her entire life. This passion led her to seek out music at every opportunity and has inspired her to teach others with like passions for musical knowledge and performance. She has performed in many choral and instrumental ensembles as well as recital and productions. Having participated in Christian education and ministry her whole life, the principle of music being a gift from our Creator is ever evident in her endeavors. She believes that the purpose of music is to honor God and that any gifts and talents are to be credited to Him. In performance, Taylor participated in two large scale productions in her undergraduate studies. In 2020, Taylor performed in Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte as Dorabella, where she was able to experience a lead role and tap into her expressive style. In 2021, she performed in the Broadway Musical, Tale of Two Cities as a chorus member. In solo performance, Taylor performed a recital in 2020, singing Weber, Hageman, and Liszt, and another in 2021, singing Faure, Browning, and Manotti. In competition, Taylor participated in NATS 3 years, progressing to regionals twice, and nationals in 2021. In BJU’s Annual Voice Contest, Taylor won second place in 2021 singing Quando men vo, and first place in 2022 singing Steal Me Sweet Thief from Menotti's The Old Maid and the Thief. In Choral performance, in addition to many concerts, she performed in Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D Minor, Rutter’s Requiem, where she sang the solo in the final movement, Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis, as well as Handel’s Messiah. Taylor’s love of music led her to pursue a Bachelor of Music Education at Bob Jones University. In the course of her studies, she was able to gain a variety of teaching experience. Two semesters worth of part-time experience in the public school gave her the opportunity to teach lessons to elementary and secondary music classes focusing on general music and guitar respectively. One semester of full-time student teaching allowed her to have experience directing middle school choir rehearsals where she focused on music theory, vocal technique, and musicality. Additionally, she participated in an internship associated with a vocal pedagogy course where she taught private voice to two students guided by her professor of voice. Outside of her degree, Taylor partnered with Tri-city Baptist Church and Kaye Dee Richards to create a music camp program for the church and surrounding community where she led group recorder and choir. This opportunity also allowed her to gain experience writing lesson plans for preschoolers and directing a handbell ensemble. Taylor has also taught private piano.
What I teach
Private Instruments
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Voice
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Piano
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Flute
group lessons
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Piano
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Flute
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Guitar/ukulele
"As a lifelong musician, I desire to bestow the valuable knowledge of music to those who wish to experience its enriching qualities. Staples of my lessons and classes are technique, sight-reading, self-discovery, musicianship, discipline, and, of course, fun. By utilizing a variety of teaching methods, I will reach each student to the best of my ability. My students will gain an understanding of what they are doing and why they should do it, pushing them towards independent learning. I will use a generally eclectic approach of teaching methods in my attempts to teach my students proper technique, including holistic pedagogy, as well as mechanistic pedagogy, where modeling and explaining is required in learning. Assessing student learning will include asking the student questions, such as what they feel, and what they understand, as well as assessing weekly progress, and performances. In addition to technique, musicianship, and self-awareness, my students will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking, discipline, professionalism, and hard work. These skills are necessary for improvement, and I expect to see improvement of some sort in every lesson which will require dedication and practice. While pursueing muisc is a hobby, once you enter the classroom, it is a skill in need of refinement. Proper technique is the key to performing for a lifetime. I will teach my students self-awareness, listening skills, and problem-solving skills in application to their instrument. My students will learn to think for themselves, to be able to feel what their body is doing, and be able to adjust what they are doing so that they can healthfully use their instrument. Learning how to perform well under normal or stressful circumstances is a necessary life skill, so my students will learn the basics of performing; how to recover from mistakes, performance etiquette, stage presence, and audience communication. Through performance opportunities, they will learn to apply these skills to the stage. Marin Luther wisely said, “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” What a great gift God has given us, and what a noble pursuit to give it back to Him. Music is an excellent tool to develop discipline, express oneself, and explore history and other cultures. "My main objective as a teacher is to teach my students to the best of my ability. I give equal effort in teaching each of my students and I will tailor my methods to each students’ needs and learning styles. Eclectic styles of teaching methods will allow me to personalize lesson plans to my students. In lessons I will teach technique, sightreading, music theory, and musicianship. Incorporating these basics will allow students to grow as technical musicians and performers while also enjoying music as a blessing and gift from God. While I have an emphasis on classical music and technique, I want my students to enjoy what they are learning and will therefore allow them to choose some repertoire that they think they would enjoy, with my approval. Proper technique is often the key to being able to perform for a long time. I will teach my students self-awareness, listening skills, and problem-solving skills in application to their instrument. I want my students to learn to be able to think for themselves, to be able to feel and hear what their body is doing, and be able to adjust what they are doing so that they can healthfully use their instrument. I believe that learning how to perform well under normal or stressful circumstances is a necessary life skill, and so I will provide opportunities for my students to perform. I will teach them performance basics and skills; how to recover from mistakes, performance etiquette, stage presence, and audience communication. Through performance opportunities, they will learn to apply these skills to the stage. “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” (Colossians 3:23). We are commanded by God to be good stewards of the blessings He has given us. Since music is a blessing, we are to steward this gift for His honor and glory. I will strive to teach music in a manner that is pleasing to my God and that will allow my students to see music as a wonderful means of worshipping our Creator."
