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Tyree Hastings is the Instructor of Percussion and Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Texas at Tyler. Previously, he taught at the University of North Texas (2019–present) and Brigham Young University-Provo (2017–2019), where he instructed applied percussion, ensemble direction, music theory, and aural skills. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing hands-on performance and pedagogical development.
- M.A., Percussion Performance, Brigham Young University-Provo
- B.A., Percussion Performance, Eastern Washington University
His research interests focus on percussion pedagogy, ensemble performance techniques, and the integration of contemporary percussion repertoire. Students under his mentorship have achieved notable success in international competitions and drum corps, with many praising his emphasis on sound precision and creative expression.
As a performer, Hastings collaborates with professional ensembles and has showcased work at events like the TMEA conference and the Northwest Percussion Festival. He has also toured internationally with Australian Broadway artist Patrice Tipoki.
No academic grants or named awards are explicitly listed in the text. His advisory focus is on percussion performance and ensemble leadership, with students frequently premiering new works and participating in competitive circuits.
Hastings is actively involved in regional and national music education initiatives, delivering clinics and masterclasses across the U.S. and Australia.
