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Kyle Peters serves as Percussion Chair and Instructor at the Eastman Community Music School (ECMS), part of the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. He concurrently holds a position with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and directs multiple percussion ensembles at ECMS.
His academic credentials include:
- Performer’s Certificate from Eastman School of Music
- Master of Music in Performance and Literature from Eastman School of Music
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam
Peters specializes in percussion performance pedagogy, music education methodology, and contemporary marimba composition. His research-driven teaching approach integrates technical mastery with artistic expression, evidenced by his published etude book Soundscapes: Concert Etudes for Marimba adopted by conservatories globally. He emphasizes cross-cultural performance practices, demonstrated through international engagements like his Beijing National Centre for the Performing Arts debut.
As an educator, Peters maintains a studio of 30+ students annually at ECMS while directing three percussion ensembles and coaching New Horizons programs. His former students attend elite institutions including Northwestern University and Vanderbilt University. Peters extends his mentorship through masterclasses at Eastman, Crane School of Music, and NYSSMA conferences, with virtual instruction spanning six time zones.
He actively contributes to music education through Summer Classical Studies at Eastman and Crane Youth Music programs, while his compositions premiere at Brevard Summer Music Festival and SUNY institutions. Peters’ clinical work bridges academic training with professional orchestral performance practice.
