DIRECTOR – KEVIN TAYLOR He graduated from Florida State University majoring in religion and Philosophy and also studying music theory, classical guitar with Dr. Mario Abril and music composition with Dr. Harold Shiffman. An early specialist in composing music for guitar ensemble, He is composer-in-residence for The Childbloom Company and has edited and contributed original music to seven books and over 80 guitar ensemble works which have been performed throughout the US and abroad. His latest work is a series of educational duets for the development of literacy, style awareness, performance and musical skills of young guitarists.