About Me:
ERIC TINKLER is a native of Rose Hill, Kansas, and a 2021 graduate from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s in Music Education. Eric is pursuing his Master’s of Music in Wind Band Conducting at the University of Kansas, under the instruction of Dr. Matthew Smith. Before this, he served as the Assistant Director of Bands with Clay Center Community Schools. In this role, Eric led instruction in 6 - 8 bands and assisted with the beginning 5th grade and HS bands. He also served as the Assistant Director for the Clay Center Municipal Band.
At the University of Kansas, Eric serves as a guest conductor with the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and University Band. Additionally, Eric works with the KU Athletic Bands program. This includes serving as graduate staff for the Marching Jayhawks and co-directing the Women’s Basketball Band.
As a performer, Eric has served as the principal Horn of the annual Heart of America Band. Previous experience has included playing with the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra, Kansas State University Wind Ensemble, KSU Symphony Orchestra, and KSU Pride of Wildcat Land Marching Band.
Eric’s professional affiliations include Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, the National Association for Music Education, and the Kansas Bandmasters Association. In 2020, Eric served as the President of the Tau Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.