Kyle Edwards serves as lecturer of music at Central Washington University in the band and woodwind area. His responsibilities include providing musical direction and organizational leadership of the Wildcat Marching Band and Pep Band, conductor of the CWU Concert Band, and applied bassoon instructor.

Prof. Edwards holds a master of music in wind band conducting from Central Washington University, a master of music in bassoon performance and a bachelor of music degree in saxophone performance from The University of Arizona School of Music. Edwards studied wind band conducting with Dr. T. André Feagin, bassoon with Dr. William Dietz, and saxophone with Dr. Kelland Thomas.

Prof. Edwards has an extensive background in the marching arts, having spent over a decade as an instructor. He previously held positions at the University of Arizona “Pride of Arizona” Marching Band and served as a color guard instructor for the Sun Devil Marching Band at Arizona State University. His instructional expertise extends to his work with FeniX Independent and The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, where he contributed as a technician, choreographer, and designer.

In addition to his collegiate teaching and marching arts involvement, Prof. Edwards has taught at numerous high school programs in Arizona, including Rincon/University High School, Catalina Foothills High School, and Mesa Mountain View High School. He is the former director of the color guard at Combs High School.

As a performer, Mr. Edwards was a member of the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps (2010-2014), where he also served as drum major, and has performed with Entity Winterguard and FeniX Independent World Winterguard.