Bio

Percussionist Kyle Skinner is a composer, performer, and educator currently

based in Newark, Delaware.

As an active performer, he has shared the stage with award-winning ensembles

such as the University of North Texas Snare Ensemble, the Troopers Drum and

Bugle Corps, and the University of Delaware Graduate Percussion Group. As a

solo performer, he received first place in the Percussive Arts Society’s concert

snare drum competition in 2021.

As an educator, he has worked alongside many high schools and middle schools

as a drumline instructor and private lessons teacher across the North Texas and

Delaware areas. He is currently on the Percussion staff with the Troopers Drum

and Bugle Corps and serves as the Percussion Specialist at the Salesianum

School in Wilmington, Delaware.

He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of

North Texas and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Music Performance

from the University of Delaware. His principal teachers include Mark Ford, Paul

Rennick, Sandi Rennick, Lauren Teel, Christopher Deane, Dave Hall, Gene

Koshinski, and Tim Broscious. Kyle is currently published with Tapspace

Publications.