Tyler Simmons is a graduate of Owasso High School where he was a member of the Owasso Drum Line, Steel Band and Percussion Ensemble. After graduating, he attended the University of Arkansas where he completed a Bachelor of Music Education degree. While at Arkansas, Tyler performed with the Razorback Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, Steel Band and Wind Symphony.

Tyler has an impressive background in the marching arts, where he was a member of River Valley Independent, Revolution Drum and Bugle Corps, the Blue Stars and The Holy Name Cadets (now The Cadets), winning the Fred Sanford Award for High Percussion at DCI Finals as a member of the front ensemble.