 He also organized World Drum performances at the Toronto International Festival (1984), the 1988 Winter Olympics, and Expo 88 among other events.As a teacher, Wyre worked as an instructor for the National Youth Orchestra of Canada from 1967–1969 and served on the music faculty of the University of Toronto from 1971-1974.He died in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador at the age of 65.