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TONYA MARIA TAYLOR-DORSEY

TONYA MARIA TAYLOR-DORSEYTONYA MARIA TAYLOR-DORSEYTONYA MARIA TAYLOR-DORSEY

Pianist, Composer, Musical Director

ABOUT

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

  

  1. National Black Catholic Men’s Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 2019
  2. Convocation of Catholic Leaders - Atlantic City, New Jersey, 2019
  3. Master Class, Arts Alive Fair, Diocese of Camden Parochial Schools, Absecon, NJ 2019
  4. Musical Score Creation, ManShop Stage Play, Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, 2018
  5. National Black Catholic Congress XII - Orlando, Florida, 2017
  6. Music Workshop Creator/Facilitator, National Black Catholic Congress XII - Orlando, Florida, 2017

CURRENT CHOIRS

  1. Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir (Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
  2. St. Martin de Porres Adult Choir (Philadelphia)
  3. God’s Men (St. Martin de Porres, Philadelphia)

MINISTER OF MUSIC

Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Philadelphia, PA


PHILANTHROPY

Founder, Tonya Dorsey and New Vision Foundation – from 2008 thru 2019 provided 0ver 150 scholarships to children, grades 4 thru 11, in the performing arts: scholarships funded from performances by local artists. The organization stopped in 2021, after the pandemic. 

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PHILANTHROPY

Vice President, Women's Sacred Music Project www.WomensSacredMusicProject.org

Associate, National Black Sisters Conference, www.nbsc68.com

Board Commissioner, Beverly Housing Board (NJ)

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Nationally Recognized Compositions

“Everybody Needs Someone” Juilliard, NYC (Peter Dugan, pianist)

“God’s Angel” The Philadelphia Inquirer Cover Page story

“Thank You for This Bread” National Black Catholic Congress XII

“Alleluia” National Black Catholic Congress XII

“Holy Holy” National Black Catholic Congress XII

"Memorial Acclamation” National Black Catholic Congress XII

"Lamb of God Lead Me" NPM Lunchtime Concert Series

SONGBOOK

Tonya Dorsey Songbook “Jesus My Rock” available at J.W. Pepper Publishing Company https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/search.jsp?keywords=tonya+dorsey

ARTICLES

God's Men Choir sing "STAY IN THE WORD" words and music by Tonya Maria Taylor Dorsey https://share.icloud.com/photos/0ccZUj7yWrLuGU0dtwBCIxebQ


"Concert seeks to heal racism through singing as one for God's Glory" 

https://catholicphilly.com/2022/05/news/local-news/concert-seeks-to-heal-racism-through-singing-as-one-for-gods-glory/


Priest, archdiocesan choir take stage at Kimmel for ‘A Soulful Christmas’ – Catholic Philly

https://catholicphilly.com/2021/12/news/local-news/priest-archdiocesan-choir-take-stage-at-kimmel-for-a-soulful-christmas/


‘A Soulful Christmas’ returns to Kimmel Center Dec. 14 – Catholic Philly

https://catholicphilly.com/2021/11/news/events/a-soulful-christmas-returns-to-kimmel-center-dec-14/

 

"Composer and choral director Tonya Taylor Dorsey has launched a new workshop series at the archdiocesan high school, with an ear for the many genres that speak to kids' hearts"  https://catholicphilly.com/2021/02/news/local-news/little-flower-songwriting-class-lets-students-lead-the-way-to-musical-diversity
Article from Catholic Philly
 

"Diverse music hits high note for Archbishop Perez’s installation Mass – Catholic Philly"
https://catholicphilly.com/2020/02/news/local-news/diverse-music-hits-high-note-for-archbishop-perezs-installation-mass/

"Tonya Taylor-Dorsey takes her music from Philadelphia to the National Black Catholic Congress" - The Dialog
http://thedialog.org/entertainment/tonya-taylor-dorsey-takes-her-music-from-philadelphia-to-the-national-black-catholic-congress/

"Tonya’s Appointment"
https://catholicphilly.com/2020/01/news/local-news/composer-pianist-gives-100-credit-to-god-for-her-gifts/
 

"Composer, pianist gives ‘100% credit to God’ for her gifts" – Catholic Philly
https://catholicphilly.com/2020/01/news/local-news/composer-pianist-gives-100-credit-to-god-for-her-gifts/

"New Vision" – Catholic Star Herald
https://catholicstarherald.org/new-vision/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/catholicstarherald.org/new-vision/amp/

"Three choirs singing, with joy, to one God" – Catholic Star Herald
https://catholicstarherald.org/three-choirs-singing-with-joy-to-one-god/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/catholicstarherald.org/three-choirs-singing-with-joy-to-one-god/amp/

"Seasoned musician inspires people to sing, raise voices 'in honor of God'"
https://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2020/seasoned-musician-inspires-people-to-sing-raise-voices-in-honor-of-god.cfm

"Tonya Taylor-Dorsey takes her music from Philadelphia to the National Black Catholic Congress" - The Dialog
http://thedialog.org/entertainment/tonya-taylor-dorsey-takes-her-music-from-philadelphia-to-the-national-black-catholic-congress/

"Catholics join in divine praise at St. Martin de Porres Mass" – Catholic Philly
https://catholicphilly.com/2019/11/photo-features/catholics-join-in-divine-praise-at-st-martin-de-porres-mass/


The Philadelphia catholic Gospel Mass Choir, and Tonya Dorsey, conductor, opens up AbbeyFest 2022.

https://catholicphilly.com/2022/07/news/local-news/abbeyfest-returning-for-8th-year-sept-17-in-paoli/



Step Up for Youth Concert (2014 video) 

https://catholicphilly.com/2014/04/uncategorized/step-up-for-our-youth-concert-video/



Saint Peter Claver Feast Day Mass (Sept 9, 2023)

https://catholicphilly.com/2023/09/news/local-news/mass-celebrates-both-citys-first-black-priest-and-apostle-of-the-slaves/


Black Catholic Celebrate Faith (Nov 4, 2022)

https://catholicphilly.com/2022/11/news/local-news/black-catholics-celebrate-faith-rich-in-heritage-and-hope/



“We Find Hope in You” UNITY CONCERT

https://catholicphilly.com/2022/05/news/local-news/united-choirs-find-hope-against-racism-in-song/



Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls

https://catholicphilly.com/2021/02/youth-young-adults/little-flower-songwriting-class-lets-students-lead-the-way-to-musical-diversity-2/



Martin De Porres Mass (2020)

https://catholicphilly.com/2020/11/news/local-news/black-catholics-come-together-as-one-at-st-martin-de-porres-mass/



Commentary on Cardinal Gregory

https://catholicphilly.com/2020/11/news/local-news/new-cardinal-source-of-pride-hope-say-local-black-catholics/



Commentary on the pandemic

https://catholicphilly.com/2020/06/news/local-news/as-public-mass-resumes-liturgical-music-makes-a-slow-comeback/



Commentary from Catholic Leader on George Floyd, etc.

https://catholicphilly.com/2021/04/news/local-news/more-work-to-be-done-after-chauvin-verdict-say-local-black-catholic-leaders/




NBCC Website

https://nbccongress.org/music-liturgy/tonya-marie-taylor-dorsey-musician-composer-2/

"Holy Communion"

Words and Music by Tonya Maria Taylor-Dorsey 

Lead Vocals: Jennifer Allen and Angela Taylor

St. Martin de Porres Choir, Philadelphia, PA

Studio Project

SWEET CREEK STUDIO: Stage Play Recording Project - Ottsville, PA

Saint Martin De Porres Mass

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Philadelphia 2019

God's Men Choir

Male Chorus from St. Martin De Porres Church perform at Rutgers University under the direction of Tonya Dorsey

Tonya Dorsey, Musical Director, Congress XII, Orlando, Florida

Mrs. Kendrah Butler-Waters, Accompanist

Tonya Dorsey, Musical Director, Congress XII, Orlando, Florida

Mrs. Kendrah Butler-Waters, Accompanist

God's Men Choir

Warming up before a performance in Los Angeles

Music Workshop Leader

NBCC Congress XII

Rehearsal

  National Black Catholic Congress, Orlando, FL

On-Set for Stage Play

 Philadelphia Avenue of the Arts Proscenium Theater 

Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Final Mass at Motherhouse

  Bensalem, PA

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Washington, DC

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