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FORT MCCOY, Wis. – Spc. Daniel Lyons, band member, 99th Regional Support Command, native of Rochester, N.Y., arrived at Fort McCoy, Wis., to compete in the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition from June 23 – 28.
With only a year in the Army Reserve, Spc. Daniel Lyons enlisted after attending college, has demonstrated maturity over some of the younger Soldiers.
“Spc. Lyons came into the unit with a lot of discipline,” said Staff Sgt. Allison Huyck, Lyons’ sponsor.
Lyons joined the Army Band for his love of music. He has a master’s degree in music from the Southern Methodist University and is currently working on pursuing a doctorate degree. His love for music stems from his family, both of his parents and all his siblings enjoy playing instruments.
After college, Lyons became a music teacher for middle and high school students prior to his current university teaching position. When not teaching at an institute for learning, he enjoys giving private lessons from his home.
“I enjoy private teaching because I can control the style of music I want to teach,” said Lyons.
When Lyons is not teaching he performs at different venue’s ranging from small band to orchestra. “I love playing drums because it gives me the freedom to express myself,” said Lyons.
Lyons’ goals are to become an active duty warrant officer. Now age 33, he feels he has to act quickly in order to meet all the requirements of fulfilling his military goals.
Lyons’ passion for music will propel him through the military ranks no matter his chosen route. His knowledge and skill will contribute greatly to the Army Band mission.
After the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, Lyons plans to continue honing his military skills and spreading his love of music to the world.
| Date Taken: | 06.25.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 06.26.2013 12:31 |
| Story ID: | 109288 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
| Hometown: | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, US |
| Hometown: | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, US |
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