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Dr. Timothy S. Sexton is an advocate for positive and energetic music education.  Originally from Hokes Bluff, Alabama, Dr. Sexton proudly serves as the Associate Director of Bands for the Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts.  Prior to moving west of Tampa, he completed his doctorate and served as a graduate teaching assistant for Dr. Jared Rawlings at The University of Utah.  Tim is in demand as a clinician for concert ensembles, adjudicator for state-marching circuits, actively consults with numerous scholastic and independent ensembles, visually designs shows for a variety of programs and also presents at district, state, and national conferences across the United States.

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As a professional performer, Tim has traveled internationally as a cast member, swing performer, and soloist with Blast! Brass Theater.  He was able to tour with this Tony & Emmy award-winning ensemble throughout all prefectures of Japan in 2014.  Thereafter, Dr. Sexton served as the Band Director at Red Bud Middle and Sonoraville High Schools located in Calhoun, Georgia until pursuing his graduate studies.  At The University of Utah, Tim served as an instructor of record for multiple courses in undergraduate conducting, music technology, and music education while frequently conducting their concert band, wind ensemble, and chamber programs.

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Dr. Sexton has proudly been affiliated with successful groups within the pageantry arts for over a decade.  During his summer experiences, Tim tours as a lead brass instructor with The Bluecoats drum & bugle corps of Canton, Ohio. He previously taught on brass staff with The Cavaliers and visual staff with the Madison Scouts and Crossmen drum and bugle corps.  During the winter seasons, Tim has been fortunate to teach and design for competitive WGI ensembles across the US since 2014.

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Dr. Sexton received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Instrumental Conducting with a secondary focus in Music Education from The University of Utah.  Tim completed a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Boise State University, and he acquired a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education with a focus on Instrumental Pedagogy from Jacksonville State University (AL).  Tim also served as a graduate assistant for Dr. Joe Tornello while in Boise, assisting with aspects of athletic bands and concert ensembles.  His prior trumpet teachers include Dr. John C. Merriman, Dr. Chris Probst, Professor Clark Hunt, and Dr. Derek Ganong.  Dr. Sexton's prior conducting teachers include Dr. Jeremy Stovall, Dr. Kenneth G. Bodiford, Professor Marcellus Brown, Dr. Joe Tornello, Professor Scott Hagen, Dr. Jared Rawlings, and Dr. Rebekah Daniel.  Tim's professional affiliations are as follows: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, International Trumpet Guild, FMEA, FBA, PCMEA, and NAfME.

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Tim lives west of Tampa, Florida with his fiancé, Dr. Amy J. Bovin, and their two cats, Lily and Maya.

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