Meet Kyle Lanier
Kyle Lanier is a native of Beulaville, NC and worked in public music education as a band director and music teacher for over 20 years. In addition to teaching through Brassfire Ensembles, Kyle and, his wife Brett serve as the youth pastors of the Way Community Church in Lakeland, FL.
Kyle holds a B. M. in Music Education with a concentration in trumpet performance from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, and an M. A. in Human Services Administration from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. His credentials also include the Certificate of Christian Studies from the International School of Ministry in San Bernadino, CA, and National Board Certification in Music EAYA.
Kyle's affiliations include the Florida Bandmaster’s Association, NAfME, FMEA, and the Central Florida Chapter of the American Federation of Musicians. During his time at ECU, Kyle was very active as a NC Teaching Fellow and had the opportunity to study with world renowned trumpeter, Mr. Vince DiMartino. Some of Kyle’s influences regarding music education include Dr. Britton Theurer, Dr. Scott Carter and Dr. Christopher Knighten.
Kyle resides in Lakeland, FL with his wife Brett, their three children, Micah, Elliana, and Giana, their dog, Sadie and their cat, Carolina. He stays active as a musician performing with the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, the Hollingsworth Winds community band, freelance performance opportunities, and he has served as a sideman for the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra on the Walt Disney World Resort as well as in his local church as a member of the worship team.
In 2016, Kyle was selected to be the guest conductor for the 2016 NCBA Eastern District All-District Middle School Concert Band, a highlight of his teaching career.
During his tenure as a band director, Kyle’s bands received numerous awards and recognition and his students consistently performed in a variety of county, district and state level events. His bands received consistent Superior Ratings at NCBA Music Performance Adjudication. One of Kyle’s most rewarding experiences has been guest conducting for All-County Band Clinics of which he has conducted for many counties in Eastern North Carolina including New Hanover, Duplin, Martin and the Albemarle Area Band Clinic. Kyle has also worked as a visual and brass technician within the US Bands Competitive Marching Band Circuit.
