Kyle Skinner

Percussionist Kyle Skinner is a composer, performer, and educator who is currently based in Newark, Delaware.

As an active performer, he has performed with award-winning ensembles such as the University of North Texas Snare Ensemble, the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, and the University of Delaware Graduate Percussion Group. As a solo performer, he received first place in the Percussive Art Society’s concert snare drum competition in 2021.

As an educator, he has worked alongside many high schools and middle schools as a drumline instructor and private lessons teacher across the North Texas and Delaware areas. He is currently serving as the Percussion Specialist at the Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware.

He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Music Performance from the University of Delaware. His teachers include Mark Ford, Paul Rennick, Sandi Rennick, Lauren Teel, Christopher Deane, Dave Hall, Gene Koshinski, and Tim Broscious.