About
Dr. Tyler Ehrlich is the incoming Assistant Director of Wind Studies and Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. In this role, he will conduct the Wind Ensemble, oversee CCM’s doctoral cognate in wind conducting, and teach conducting, literature, and music education courses. Ehrlich also hosts 89.5 KMFA’s From the Butler School, a weekly program that brings student and faculty performances to the station’s 100,000 weekly listeners.
Ehrlich maintains a varied conducting career with experience with secondary, collegiate, community, and professional ensembles. While in Atlanta, he served on the faculty of Emory University, where he conducted the Emory University Wind Ensemble and taught in Georgia public schools. He was also Associate Conductor of the Atlanta Wind Symphony, leading the ensemble in performances at the Midwest Clinic and the Georgia Music Educators In-Service Conference.
Ehrlich also diversifies his career in the arts through his arrangements, research, and production work. His transcription of Spiritual Suite by Margaret Bonds marks the first commercially available wind band arrangement of her music. While in Austin, Ehrlich produced wind ensemble recording sessions for composers including David Biedenbender, Kathaj Copley, Marie Douglas, Arnold Rosner, and Adrian Sims. He has given invited talks at the Midwest Clinic, the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles International Conference, the College Band Directors National Association National Conference, and the Texas and Georgia Music Educators Conferences. Ehrlich has also directed symphonic media livestreams and IMAG productions in Houston, Austin, and Fort Worth.
Ehrlich received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Music degree from the University of Georgia, and a Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from Cornell University. He lives with his partner, Brent, and their dog, Milo. More about his work can be found at tylerehrlich.com