Through his creative programming and enthusiasm for engaging audiences and musicians of all ages, Lyon has built a reputation as an exciting conductor with an eye on the future of the orchestras and repertoire. Concerts highlight a balance between yesterday’s classics and today’s masterworks, and have included the American/European/World Premiere performances of over 20 works, establishing himself as one of contemporary orchestral music’s strongest proponent.Recent podium highlights for Lyon have included working with the Markand Thakar and the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra; members of the Berlin Philharmonic; and Marin Alsop and Juilliard professor James Ross at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music. Guest conducting with the Great Noise Ensemble, Lyatoshinsky Chamber Orchestra (Kiev), and Columbus Symphony Orchestra.Lyon currently serves on the faculty of Ivy Tech Community College (IN), where he restructured the Music Appreciation course syllabus to focus on teaching students to become mindful arts patrons and citizens. He recently concluded his tenure as the Music Director of the 65th Street Klezmorim – Indianapolis' "Lively & Joyful" klezmer ensemble; during which the group saw growth artistically, and the establishment of a $100,000 endowment.Lyon served as Founding Artistic & Music Director of Indianapolis’ Circle City Chamber Group, which produced groundbreaking arts event, featuring the city's top visual, culinary, and musical artists, for an all-inclusive arts experience. Lyon grew Circle City's online social network to include over 80,000 contacts.As a saxophonist, Lyon has performed repertoire from all across the musical spectrum, and behind legendary performers Marvin Hamlish, Ben Vereen, Marvin Stamm, and Tommy Tune. Lyon joined the International Conductors' Festival as its Marketing & Development Coordinator (Ukraine and U.S.); lead a successful Kickerstarter.com fundraising campaign; and produced and hosted an 18-part video series (video link below).