Brian Burr is an elementary music teacher in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District and the Front Ensemble Director with the Lamphere High School Marching Band. As a teacher, Brian is committed to providing high-quality, interactive, and enjoyable music-making and learning experiences for all his students, regardless of their ability. Mr. Burr sees music as a way to connect emotionally with others and bridge gaps through the universal language of the arts. Brian is passionate about helping students learn about music from different parts of the world and how to interact with music in a variety of different ways.
Brian graduated in 2019 from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and a certification in teaching K-12 music, and he began his master's in Music Education at Michigan State in 2026. Brian completed a Level 1 certification in Music Learning Theory instruction through the Gordon Institute for Music Learning in 2025. He has performed in numerous states and countries, including performances at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, Michigan, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, and in Canada with the Five Lakes Silver Band.
In his spare time, Brian enjoys golfing, rock climbing, yoga, watching his favorite sports teams, practicing and writing music, and enjoying his ever-growing record collection.
Brian can be reached at brianburr@wlcsd.org.