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This did not consider the opinion of those students who favored Bev's conducting style. Why the plan did not consist of affording all three choruses the benefit of both conductors' expertise remains unclear; however, a large number of concerned students, alumni and music professionals held the opinion that the choral program at Harvard/Radcliffe would be considerably weakened by the loss of a senior conductor...
Dean Epps circulated a survey to evaluate Bev Taylor. The response overwhelmingly praised Bev and argued against the establishment of a stylistically monolithic choral program. Music professionals pointed to Bev's superb teaching skills, technical proficiency and commitment to women's choral singing; that the women singing under her direction are coached toward vocal warmth and maturity of tone, rather than the boy-choir shrillness common to many women's choruses, was highly lauded. In light of the favorable comments, Bev was offered a two-rather than one-year contract, and was invited to reapply for her position...
This leap of illogic failed to take into account Bev's outstanding work with RCS, the skill required to coax musical excellence out of inexperienced singers and the enthusiasm with which Boston-area critics, players and audiences receive Bev's concerts, as well as her fine international reputation. Did anyone imagine that she was invited to England, the Scandinavian countries or Poland to enjoy miles of shimmering tropical beaches? The want of security prompted her to initiate an outside job search. To her credit, she was considered for several of the nation's top positions and, unlike many junior faculty...
...loss of Beverly Taylor will hobble the choral program at Harvard/Radcliffe in each of these areas. More tragic is the loss to each singer-person of Bev's remarkable insight, integrity and friendship...
...appreciation of her many contributions to the musical life of Harvard/Radcliffe and her unique personal qualities, the Commencement issue of the Harvard Gazette will feature a parting interview with Bev, which can be read either as introduction or farewell. For hundreds of singers who have benefited from her acquaintance and wish her every success in Wisconsin, that farewell is as fond as it is, decidedly, reluctant...