Scott Taylor is a composer, arranger, educator, and designer active in the marching arts. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of North Texas, where he studied saxophone and percussion. During his time at UNT, Scott studied with Paul Rennick, Christopher Deane, Mark Ford, Scott Campbell, and Eric Nestler, and performed with a variety of ensembles, including the Green Brigade Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, UNT A-Line, and several of the university’s renowned “O’Clock” Lab Bands.

As a performer in Drum Corps International, Scott was a member of the Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps, Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, and Santa Clara Vanguard. Following his age-out season, he continued his involvement in the activity as a member of the instructional staff with the Vanguard Cadets.

Prior to becoming a full-time composer and arranger, Scott spent five years as a public school music educator in Texas. During his time in the classroom, he directed and instructed indoor drumlines, marching bands, concert ensembles, chamber groups, and other performing ensembles.

Scott remains active as an educator, clinician, composer, arranger, and designer throughout the marching arts. Ensembles featuring his work have earned medals in multiple indoor circuits, appeared as finalists at WGI and Bands of America regional events, and advanced to state-level competition in both the Texas UIL and California State Band Championships circuits.

Scott is proud to be an artist for Innovative Percussion and Dynasty Percussion.