Alexander Taylor

Alexander Taylor

Elder Conservatorium of Music

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Alex Taylor is a trombonist, sousaphonist, composer, arranger, and educator based in Adelaide, Australia. He was a semi-finalist in the 2017 Australian National Jazz Awards and released his debut album Sleep Faster on Wizard Tone Records in 2019. In 2021, has performed with the Australian National Jazz Orchestra (2021). Additional highlights include performing with Vince Jones, The Cat Empire, Lisa Simone, and Midnight Oil.Alex’s compositions and arrangements have been performed throughout the Adelaide music scene including by several projects under his leadership. He has been commissioned to compose set pieces for ABODA-SA Bands Festival and the SA Schools Jazz Festival, and served as an adjudicator for high school band festivals.Alex completed his Masters degree in 2025 and is currently Lecturer in Music (Jazz performance) at the Elder Conservatorium of Music where he teaches trombone, leads masterclasses and tutorials, and directs the Elder Conservatorium Big Band. Since 2014, he has volunteered for Creative Original Music Adelaide (COMA) committee and currently serves on its Artistic Direction Team.

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2017 Achievement National Jazz Awards Semi-Finalist Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues Australia -

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2021 - 2025 University of Adelaide Australia Masters of Philosophy (Music)
    2016 - 2016 University of Adelaide Australia Graduate Diploma of Education
    2013 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Music (Honours)
    2012 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Music

  • Original Creative Works
    Year Citation
    2024 Authors: Taylor A. Title: Have You Got A Minute?. Description: N/A. Extent: 53 pages, score and parts.
    2021 Authors: Taylor A. Title: In That Number. Description: N/A. Extent: 54 Pages, score and parts.
    2016 Authors: Taylor A. Title: These Are The Good Old Days. Description: N/A. Extent: 58 Pages, score and parts.
    2013 Authors: Taylor A. Title: Thinking Of One. Description: N/A. Extent: 58 pages - score and parts.

  • Recorded/Rendered Creative Works
    Year Citation
    2021 Authors: Taylor A. Title: Alex Taylor Quartet. Description: N/A. Extent: 40:18.
    2019 Authors: Taylor A. Title: Sleep Faster. Description: N/A. Extent: 44:56.
Course / Activity Year(s) Notes
Jazz Trombone Lecturer 2013 – Present Instrumental tuition for undergraduate jazz trombone students.
Brass Masterclass 2013 – Present Jazz performance masterclass for trumpet and trombone students
Elder Conservatorium Big Band 2025 – Present Direction of flagship jazz ensemble including rehearsals, repertoire selection, and performance coordination.
Small Ensemble 2025 – Present Direction of small jazz ensembles, focusing on contemporary and traditional jazz repertoire.
1A/B Tutorial – Piano Skills 2021 – Present Development of functional piano skills for first-year jazz students.
2A/B Tutorial – Piano/Arranging Skills 2024 – Present Further development of piano skills leading into jazz arranging skills.
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