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Kyle Young (Carmel, IN) Kyle Young is the Director of Bands at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. His responsibilities include co-conducting six concert bands, one of six jazz ensembles, and athletic bands. He also serves as an Assistant Director of the Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds.
The CHS Marching Band is a 28-time Bands of America Regional Champion and most recently made their 28th consecutive finals appearance in the Bands of America Grand National Championships. They were also named the 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022 Grand National Champions. The Carmel Marching Greyhounds have been awarded the John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Shield two times in the ensemble’s history. The ensemble has also performed at both the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Prior to arriving in Carmel, Kyle served as a band director in the Mason City School District in Mason, Ohio. During his tenure in Carmel and Mason, ensembles have been invited to perform at the IMEA and OMEA Professional Development Conferences, the CBDNA Regional Conference, and the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. Carmel Wind Symphony 1 is a nine-time state concert band champion, including the last six consecutive years. Both Carmel Wind Symphony 1 and 2 have earned a spot in the ISSMA State Concert Band Finals on multiple occasions. The Carmel Band Program was a recipient of the National Band Association Program of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award in 2018.
Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in music education from Wright State University and his master’s degree from VanderCook College of Music. Kyle was named the 2013 Alumnus of the Year for the Wright State University School of Music. Mr. Young serves nationally as a clinician for concert and marching bands and is also an active adjudicator for Bands of America and Drum Corps International, having had the opportunity to judge DCI Championships several times.