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Maloney High School Instrumental Music / K-12 Music Coordinator

Brian Cyr

Email: brian.cyr@meriden.k12.ct.us
Web: www.maloneyband.net
Phone: 203-238-2334 x156

 Education & Experience

Brian Cyr is the Director of Instrumental Music at Francis T. Maloney High School and the Music Coordinator for the Meriden, Connecticut School District. Prior to his present position, Brian was the director of Music Technology at Thomas Edison Magnet Middle School. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Plymouth State University, a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Boston University and a Sixth-Year Degree in Educational Administration from Southern Connecticut State University.

At Maloney High School, Brian directs the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band and Marching Band, teaches AP Music Theory, Music Technology and Adaptive Music, and works as a director within the theatrical department. His high school ensembles maintain a rigorous performance schedule throughout New England and beyond, including annual participation in USSBA Competitive Marching Divisions and the Berklee High School Jazz Festival to name a few.

Brian remains an active conductor and performer throughout Connecticut. He regularly performs as a saxophonist with numerous jazz combos, big bands and pit ensembles and has musically directed numerous musical productions and honor bands throughout the state, including the 2010 CMEA Northern Region Middle School Jazz Ensemble.

Brian is the Band Consultant for CMEA (The Connecticut Music Educators Association), Festival Chair and Site Chair for the CMEA Southern Region High School Music Festival, a member of Music Educators National Conference, the Connecticut Music Educators Association and the United States Scholastic Band Association. Brian has served on the Board of Directors for the Newington Children's Theater and is a member of the Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity.

Brian’s work at the high school has earned him district and state awards for Project-Based Learning Initiatives and Music Technology integration. In 2009, Brian was awarded the Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award and was invited to participate in the Biennial Yale Symposium on Music in Schools at Yale University. 

Current Teaching Assignments

Marching Band
Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
Music Theory AP
Music Technology
Adaptive Music