About
Dr. Tyler Ehrlich is the Assistant Director of Wind Studies and Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. In this role, he conducts the Wind Ensemble, oversees CCM’s doctoral cognate in wind conducting, and teaches courses in related areas.
Ehrlich maintains a varied conducting career spanning 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. 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. Prior to his work in higher education, Ehrlich was a teacher at Decatur High School and Centennial High School.
Beyond conducting, Ehrlich is active as an arranger, researcher, and producer. His transcription of Spiritual Suite by Margaret Bonds marks the first commercially available wind band arrangement of her music. While in Austin, Ehrlich produced chamber and large ensemble recording sessions for composers including David Biedenbender, Katahj Copley, Viet Cuong, Arnold Rosner, Yevgeniy Sharlat, 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 In-Service Conferences. For three years, Ehrlich was a regular host on Classical 89.5 KMFA, a station that reaches 100,000 weekly listeners, and he has 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 fiancé, Brent, and their dog, Milo. More about his work can be found at tylerehrlich.com
