Rosalyn Taylor, a cellist and teaching artist based out of the Boston area, is committed to advancing quality music education and fostering inclusivity in classical music through her artistry-led performances. Rosalyn is a founding member of the GAIA Quartet, an all-women string quartet who share a passion for bringing light to the music of historically underrepresented composers. Currently, they hold the position as the Graduate Fellowship Ensemble at the Longy School of Music of Bard College. The quartet has collaborated on performances with the Horzowski Trio and INTERWOVEN. Rosalyn’s chamber music education has included mentors from award-winning ensembles such as Catalyst Quartet, Aizuri Quartet, and ETHEL.

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Born and raised in Topeka, Kansas, Rosalyn graduated with her Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Washburn University. From 2017-2022, Taylor held the position of principal cellist with both the Washburn Symphony Orchestra as well as the Washburn String Orchestra under conductor Silas Nathaniel Huff. She studied cello with Erinn Renyer, pupil of Edward Laut and Janos Starker. Rosalyn was president of the Washburn University Cello Association, which was awarded honors by the Kansas Music Educators Association in 2022. The cello ensemble was also featured in a Regional Emmy Award winning music video shot by WIBW news in 2018.

Rosalyn holds the position of Cello Teaching Artist at El Sistema Somerville, where she encourages not only musical skill development, but also the exploration of diverse artistic expression. She ensures each student’s educational experience is enriched with a sense of belonging and creative empowerment.

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Currently, Rosalyn is completing her Master’s in Performance at the Longy School of Music of Bard College where she studies cello with Sphinx Medal of Excellence Winner Christine Lamprea. 

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