Cypress Fyre

Country roots. A cappella soul.

Cypress
Fyre.

Three Voices.
Instruments optional.

Tyler Walls, Jeff Grider, and Chris Rupp, from left to right, on a sunlit walkway
Tyler Walls · Jeff Grider · Chris Rupp

The band

A little country.
A lot of harmony.

Cypress Fyre brings together Chris Rupp, Tyler Walls, and Jeff Grider, a vocal trio with roots in a cappella and a love for the country sounds of the ’90s.

Their music pairs close harmonies with a modern touch, from original songs on Open Road to familiar favorites and Christmas classics.

The band is no longer touring. Our songs, videos, and memories live on here. Discover Fusion below: our music-in-schools program built around play, creativity, and connection.

The records

Find your next favorite.

Cypress Fyre on a steel walkway, with Chris, Jeff, and Tyler standing across the frame

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More than
the records.

Music videos, covers, and performances.
Find Cypress Fyre on Chris Rupp’s YouTube channel.

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Fusion by Cypress Fyre

Creative. Connected. Courageous.

Music in schools & communities

A place to play.
The courage to create.
A way to connect.

Fusion by Cypress Fyre is an interactive, arts-integrated workshop series that helps students explore who they are through music, movement, and collaboration.

In a supportive space, learners try new skills, practice listening, express emotions, and create something together. The focus is confidence, empathy, communication, and a stronger sense of belonging.

See Fusion in action

Small steps.
Real self-discovery.

Movement, beatboxing, songwriting, and the joy of making music together. Meet the program in our short promo.

Watch on YouTube

Three progressive workshops

Play leads to possibility.

45–50 minutes per session.
Adapted to learners’ ages, abilities, and readiness.

Jeff Grider leading a movement activity with students in a classroom

Session 1 · Let’s Play!

Start with trust.

Guided breathing, movement, and interactive games help students recognize emotions, communicate without words, and build connections with their peers.

Cypress Fyre facilitating a music workshop with students in an outdoor learning space

Session 2 · Creativity Takes Courage!

Try something new.

Rhythm, body percussion, vocal sounds, and beatboxing invite creative risks. Learners practice active listening, improvisation, and encouraging one another.

Cypress Fyre and a group of students celebrating a workshop together

Session 3 · Connect – Create a Song

Make it together.

Students explore how music shapes emotion, brainstorm lyrics, add movement, and perform a song they’ve created as a group.

For educators & community partners

Beyond the workshop walls.

Fusion has reached thousands of students across three continents. Workshops can be paired with schoolwide assemblies and public concerts to celebrate learners and bring the wider community together.

A program that fits your space.

Sessions can take place in classrooms, gyms, or auditoriums with minimal setup. We’ll discuss your learners, goals, space, and schedule to shape the right experience.

Led by performers with backgrounds in education, mentoring, and songwriting, Fusion supports social-emotional learning through creative practice.

Talk with us about Fusion

Contact us

Keep in touch.

A question about the music, or a memory to share?
We’d love to hear from you.

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