Harding, Jr., Charles Tayloe

Dean

Tayloe Harding became Dean of the School of Music at University of South Carolina on July 1, 2005. He was most recently the Head of the Department of Music, Professor of Music, and Chief Advancement Officer for the Arts at Valdosta State University (VSU) as well as serving as Executive Director of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra.

Biographical Profile

College
School of Music
Department
Music
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Creative activity
Countries
Japan, Czech Republic
Institutional Focus Areas
Arts and Humanities
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Graduates
Interest Keywords
Music
Institutional Focus Areas
Arts and Humanities
Personal Focus Areas
Music Composition; Music Administration in Higher Education, Music Entrepreneurship; Music Advocacy, Community Engagement

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
Northwestern University Doctor of Music Composition
University of Florida Bachelor of Music Education
Northwestern University Master of Music Composition

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
2005 - 2006 Professional Activity President The CMS Fund (College Music Society)
2022 Professional Activity Vice President National Association of Schools of Music
Professional Activity Co-Founder Round Top Roundtable: The Next Generation of Music Leadership in America
Professional Activity Co-Founder National String Project Consortium (NSPC)
Professional Activity National Secretary National Association for Schools of Music (NASM)
Professional Activity National President Pi Kappa Lambda (PKL), the American professional honorary society in music
Professional Activity Co-Founder Brevard Conference on Music Entrepreneurship (BCOME)

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2010 Award Pi Kappa Lambda National Commission Competition
2021 Award Governor’s Award for the Arts for his work in arts education. Harding was one of seven recipients of the award, the state’s highest recognition for achievement in practicing or supporting the arts. Governor
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