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Concert Band Welcomes Newest Member

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  • By Master Sgt. Brooke Emery
Washington, D.C. --  The United States Air Force Band welcomes our newest member, Technical Sgt. Kaitlin Taylor. She will serve as second oboe in the Concert Band, a position she previously held at the Air Force Academy Band (Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.) since 2013.

Taylor hails from Henderson, Ky. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music in 2010 and a Master of Music from the Yale School of Music in New Haven, Conn. in 2012. During her time in college, she performed professionally with numerous prestigious musical ensembles, including New World Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, National Repertory Orchestra, CCM Spoleto Opera and Classical Music Festival in Italy, and the Texas Music Festival.

Taylor's arrival is especially exciting for the Concert Band, because it marks the first time in five years the ensemble has been able to operate with a full, three-member oboe/English horn section. When asked what this development means for the future of the ensemble, principal oboist Master Sgt. Tracey MacDonald remarked, "The addition of Kaitlin will make a huge difference in the variety and quality of music we will be able to select for public performance. We can't wait to start working with her!"

When asked about how she feels upon the occasion of joining The U.S. Air Force Band, Taylor stated, "I am so excited about playing with the wonderful musicians of the Air Force Band! I feel so fortunate to have this amazing opportunity in the Air Force to serve and do what I am passionate about for a living."