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Kyle Kindred (b. 1978, he/him) is a Professor and Director of Composition Studies at Sam Houston State University’s School of Music. His work spans melodramatic, theatrical, and contemporary music composition, with global performances across the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and South America.
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in composition
- Recipient of the 2021 American Prize for Symphony No. 1
- Contributing author to GIA Publications’ Composers on Composing for Band, Vol. 4
Kindred’s research and creative output focuses on blending narrative-driven scores with interdisciplinary collaborations. His compositions, such as the Sleeping Bear trio and scores for the LEGO Harry Potter and the Transgender Witch series, highlight his expertise in integrating music with visual storytelling and digital media.
He is currently composing the musical Ruffled Flourishes (based on Peter Roussel’s novel) and the feature film Tasmania, further expanding his work in film and theatrical scoring.
- 2021: American Prize for Symphony No. 1 for Winds and Percussion: The Remnant
Kindred actively contributes to academic discourse as a featured composer in the GIA Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series, emphasizing innovative pedagogical approaches.
