Noah D. Taylor is an award-winning composer, arranger, and orchestrator whose work spans concert halls, theme parks, and national broadcasts.
His compositions have been featured at the College Band Directors National Association Convention and performed by orchestras, symphonic bands, and chamber ensembles across the country. As a media composer, he has contributed to major attractions for Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts, including Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy.
Since 2015, Taylor has served as staff arranger and composer for the United States Military Academy at West Point, producing music for the West Point Band and national media outlets such as CBS Sports, Fox News, and NBC. His arrangements were also featured in the 2017 and 2018 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. In addition, he has composed original scores and sound design for a wide range of USMA multimedia initiatives.
Whether writing for live performance or screen, Taylor brings emotional depth and storytelling clarity to every project.
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Composer • Assistant to Lead Composer
I contributed original music and assisted the lead composer for Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, a high-energy, interactive attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. My work supported the attraction’s cinematic storytelling and pacing, blending orchestral and rock elements to complement beloved Cars characters and fast-paced visual sequences.
Composer • Arranger • Orchestrator
I composed, arranged, and orchestrated the original music for Expedition Odyssey, a new attraction debuting at SeaWorld Orlando in Spring 2025. This immersive ride combines sweeping cinematic themes with dynamic action scoring, designed to enhance the emotional arc of the journey and support synchronized show elements. Drawing inspiration from oceanic exploration and mythical discovery, the score blends orchestral textures with modern hybrid elements to create a thrilling, family-friendly experience.
Arranger • Orchestrator
I arranged and orchestrated new music for the 2022 relaunch of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, contributing to a refreshed segment of the beloved nighttime spectacular. My work supported an all-new sequence featuring a montage of Disney heroes, seamlessly blending iconic melodies with dynamic transitions to match choreography, lighting, and visual effects. The arrangement was crafted to elevate the emotional impact of the scene while honoring the legacy of the original production.
Staff Composer • Arranger
As Staff Composer and Arranger for the prestigious West Point Band, I created original music and custom arrangements for military ceremonies, national broadcasts, public concerts, and multimedia initiatives. My work supported high-visibility events across television, digital media, and live performance, including collaborations with CBS Sports, NBC, and the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks.
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I composed the original score for Sound of Creativity, a 2024 animated short film celebrating the imaginative process.
Music Producer • Arranger
I served as music producer and arranger for the Kolo Dance Show, crafting and producing the full soundtrack for this vibrant, high-energy performance rooted in Eastern European folk traditions. My role included arranging traditional melodies for modern instrumentation and overseeing professional studio recordings to deliver a cohesive and polished score. The music was designed to support choreography with dynamic shifts in rhythm, texture, and emotion—bridging cultural authenticity with contemporary production values.
Lead Arranger • Music Producer • Orchestrator
I contributed to NBC’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular over four consecutive years, creating large-scale orchestral arrangements for one of America’s most celebrated televised events.
-In 2017, I served as Lead Arranger, crafting sweeping orchestral medleys to accompany the fireworks broadcast.
-In 2018, I returned as Lead Music Producer and Arranger, overseeing the full soundtrack production process from concept to final mix.
-In 2019 and 2020, I collaborated with Hollywood Scoring as an Arranger, contributing to the score alongside a team of top industry professionals.
The music was recorded with world-class musicians and tailored to synchronize with pyrotechnic choreography for a national audience.
Composer • Music Producer
I composed and produced the original score for Braveship: Golden Age of Aeronauts, an upcoming fantasy RPG set in a richly imagined world of skyfaring ships, ancient ruins, and elemental magic. The soundtrack blends sweeping orchestral themes with steampunk-inspired textures, designed to support both narrative storytelling and gameplay immersion. From soaring exploration cues to cinematic battle music, the score captures the spirit of high adventure and discovery in a world above the clouds.
Music Producer • Arranger
I served as music producer and arranger for the Kolo Dance Show, crafting and producing the full soundtrack for this vibrant, high-energy performance rooted in Eastern European folk traditions. My role included arranging traditional melodies for modern instrumentation and overseeing professional studio recordings to deliver a cohesive and polished score. The music was designed to support choreography with dynamic shifts in rhythm, texture, and emotion—bridging cultural authenticity with contemporary production values.
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