Tara Wiley: Home
Welcome to Glorious Reflections Ministries.
This is the ministry homepage for Tara Wiley, military wife, mother, violinist, and teacher.
Tara's deepest desire is to pursue reflections of the glory of God in all that she does.
Interested in what Tara has to offer for your ministry or special event? Check out the "Bio" link above.
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ABOUT TARA:
Tara began playing the violin at age 3. She received over 18 years of private classical instruction from critically acclaimed instructors in Chicago, the Kansas City area, and Baylor and Kansas State Universities. Tara performed in the Baylor Symphony and held principal positions in the Kansas City Youth Symphony (where she received the coveted Ruth Speilman award) and Kansas State Symphony Orchestra.
After receiving a degree in Elementary Education, Tara taught in schools in Kansas, North Dakota, Mississippi, and Louisiana, while following her husband’s Air Force career. She has continued to teach private lessons throughout her adult life, and has performed in a variety of venues, including performances with the Grand Forks Symphony and a season as concertmistress of the Starkville Symphony Orchestra in Mississippi.
Tara has also used her gift of improvisation to add a layer to worship in a variety of churches across America. While in Louisiana, she participated in worship leadership for the most highly viewed Sunday morning televised service in the Ark-La-Tex (for First Baptist Church of Bossier City).
She has also performed for local festivals and special events, including the Red River Festival in Shreveport, Louisiana, with Eddie Anders. Tara has recorded for a variety of Christian artists, including Freda Tapp, Melodie Griffin, and Lee Baker. She has also recorded for background music in local advertising, and can often be found performing for special events around town.
Most recently, Tara has been honored to be part of special productions at River Crossings in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, alongside critically acclaimed musicians Eddie Anders, Derric Johnson and the Liberty Voices, and Jodi Benson (Ariel from The Little Mermaid).