Steve Traylor
(303) 254-9674
Listed under Classical.
Steve Traylor is the Fine Arts Recruiter and Director of Bands for Central Wyoming College. Mr. Traylor is also well known in the Rocky Mountain region as a professional musician and teacher, performing on bass trombone, tuba, and tenor trombone. He grew up in the small town of Burlington, Kansas, and graduated from Emporia State University with a BME in Music Education. After teaching in Kansas, Mr. Traylor moved to Colorado, eventually attending the University of Denver and earning an MBA with a marketing emphasis and an MM in Bass Trombone Performance. Prior to his appointment to Central Wyoming College, Mr. Traylor was the director of the Pioneer Pep Band at the University of Denver and low brass instructor at the Boulder Arts Academy
Mr. Traylor has worked extensively as a freelance musician. Some of his classical experiences include performances with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Ballet, Central City Opera, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, and Denver Municipal Band. Mr. Traylor has also toured Italy & France, performing in both jazz and classical ensembles. In addition, Mr. Traylor has been recognized and endorsed by the Wyoming Arts Council as a classical soloist and clinician. Performing with many regional commercial groups (including his own Fat City Mardi Gras Band), these groups have entertained crowds of thousands at local sporting events, including the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Crush, and the Colorado Rockies. Through his endeavors, Mr. Traylor has shared the stage with some of the best in the business including Mel Torme, Frankie Valli, Four Tops, Drifters, Kenny Rogers, Crystal Gayle, Bob Hope, Steve Allen, Harry Connick, Dianne Reeves, James Moody, and Clark Terry.
Steve Traylorís teaching credentials are as impressive as his performance resume. He has taught in public and private schools for over twenty years, including the direction of his own MUSE Band Program. Mr. Traylor has also been a clinician and/or guest conductor at Colorado State University, Emporia State University, Hutchinson Community College, Cloud County Community College, Northeast Regional Honor Band, I-70 Regional Honor Band, Mile High Jazz Camp and numerous high schools and middle schools. As a dedicated educator and musician, he is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, International Association of Jazz Educators, and the International Trombone Association.
In addition to his musician and teaching experience, Mr. Traylor has extensive experience in the retail music industry. As co-owner & president of Innova Brass, Inc., he is in charge of marketing, sales, and business strategies, including the development and design of the patented TuBone® and BoneZilla® low brass instruments. Prior to his position at Innova Brass, Inc., Mr. Traylor served in the capacities of music retail store manager and school music sales consultant.
