Dr. Tyler Reed graduated from Texas Tech University with a Doctorate in Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance. He is an active soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and various European countries. Appearances have included performing with such groups as the Littleborough Brass Band in Manchester, England; Lubbock Symphony Orchestra; Lubbock Chorale; Southwest New Mexico Symphony Orchestra; University of Akron Symphonic Orchestra and Wind Ensemble; Long Lake Camp for the Arts Pit Orchestra; and the New England Intercollegiate Honors Band. Currently, Dr. Reed is a trumpet instrumentalist in the U.S. Navy stationed with the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band.