Dr. Kyle McLean serves as Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where he teaches private lessons and high brass methods.  

Prior to moving to Kingsville, Kyle established himself as a sought-after freelance performer in the Salt Lake Area. He was a founding member of the Canyons Brass Quintet and regularly performed with the Draper Philharmonic & Choral Society, the Salt Lake Choral Artists, and the Wasatch Symphony. He has also spent time in the recording studio, premiering orchestral works and recording pieces for music libraries at Funk Studios and Hexany Audio. He has performed with various orchestral groups across the United States, including the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, the Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra, the Monroe Symphony Orchestra. Kyle has also toured internationally, serving as principal trumpet for the OperaMaya orchestra during the 2023 OperaMaya “Lo Mejor de mi Vida” Music Festival. 

Kyle previously served as the Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at both Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College. He also cultivated a thriving private studio in the Salt Lake area teaching beginner and high school trumpet, boasting a number of students that advanced to all-state and several that successfully auditioned into collegiate music programs. 

Kyle earned his Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Utah, Master of Music degree from Texas Tech University, and Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Louisiana, Monroe. His musical foundation was shaped by the teachings of Dr. Peyden Shelton, Mr. Travis Peterson, Mr. Rich Harris, Mr. Allen Vizzutti, and Dr. Aaron Witek. 

Contact Information

School of Music
MUEB 238
kyle.mclean@tamuk.edu
http://www.tamuktrumpets.com/