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Kyle Mallari serves as Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at Mercer University's School of Music, where he teaches applied trumpet lessons and contributes to the brass program. He maintains an active performance career as acting principal trumpet of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, second trumpet in the Northwest Florida Symphony, third trumpet in the Pensacola Symphony, and substitute musician for Sinfonia Gulf Coast, while also performing with chamber ensembles including Bold City Contemporary Ensemble, Four Seasons Brass, and Jacksonville Brass Quintet.
His educational credentials include:
- Specialist in Music (Trumpet Performance), University of Michigan, 2018
- Master of Music in Chamber Music (Winds) and Trumpet Performance, University of Michigan, 2016
- Bachelor of Music in Brass Performance, Florida State University, 2012
Mallari's professional focus centers on trumpet performance practice, brass ensemble development, and music pedagogy, with particular emphasis on preparing students for national competitions and prestigious music institutions. His teaching methodology integrates orchestral experience with contemporary chamber music techniques to develop versatile brass musicians.
His competitive achievements include:
- Semi-finalist status in the Undergraduate Solo Division of the National Trumpet Competition across multiple years
- First Prize winner in the Small Ensemble Division at the National Trumpet Competition (2017)
As an educator, Mallari has exceptional student outcomes with multiple All-State principal chair winners, International Trumpet Guild Conference performers, and National Trumpet Competition finalists/semi-finalists, including coaching the Large Trumpet Ensemble to second place in 2019. He regularly provides masterclasses for all skill levels and serves on faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp during summer months.
Mallari's artistic contributions extend through ongoing collaborations with professional ensembles including Tallahassee Ballet, South Georgia Ballet, Tallahassee Theater, and University of Michigan-based groups Baroque Chamber Orchestra and Contemporary Directions, demonstrating his commitment to both classical and contemporary repertoire.
