Assistant Professor of Music (Percussion)
Head of Instrumental Music Education
Assistant Director of Bands
DMA, The Ohio State University; MM, Central Michigan University; BME, The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music
Gregory Lyons teaches Applied Percussion, directs the Louisiana Tech University Percussion Ensemble, and coaches the Louisiana Tech University Drum Line. He also serves as co-head of music education, teaching courses in that field and observing student teachers.
Prior to his appointment at Louisiana Tech in 2009, Dr. Lyons was as an Assistant Band Director for the Webb City Schools in Webb City, Missouri. While there he oversaw all areas of percussion instruction and conducted bands at the beginning to intermediate level. He has been a frequent adjudicator and clinician throughout the Midwest. As a solo and ensemble performer, he has made appearances in Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Michigan, and California. In 2003, he was a winner in the Central Michigan University Concerto Competition performing Robert Kurka’s Concerto for Marimba. More recently, he performed in a showcase concert with The Ohio State University Percussion Ensemble at the 2008 Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Also, he was a semi-finalist in the 2009 Southern California International Marimba Competition.
Dr. Lyons performs with the Rapides Symphony Orchestra (Alexandria, LA). His primary teachers have included Susan Powell, Joseph Krygier, Andrew Spencer, and Kathleen Kastner. He is a proud endorser of Grover Pro Percussion, Innovative Percussion, and SABIAN Cymbals.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: glyons@latech.edu
Phone: (318) 257-5470
Room: Band Building, 102
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