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Timothy Rhea
Timothy Rhea (right) conducting a German chamber music ensemble in Munich, Germany May 2007.
Born
Timothy Brett Rhea
Other namesTim Rhea
Occupation(s)Director of Bands, Texas A&M University
Years active1993–
SpouseJennifer Rhea (July 2001–)
WebsiteTexas A&M University Bands

Dr. Timothy B. Rhea (b. 1967) is the Director of Bands at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. Timothy Rhea is the conductor of the Texas A&M Wind Symphony and the director of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. Additionally, he is the administrative head of the instrumental music department and contributing composer and arranger for all Texas A&M Band Department Ensembles. [1][2]

Early Life and Education

Timothy Rhea attended high school in DeKalb, TX, graduating from DeKalb High School in 1983. Rhea received a Bachelor of Music Education with honors from the University of Arkansas, privately studying conducting under Eldon A. Janzen. Timothy Rhea continued his education in music by earning a Master of Music in Wind Conducting from Texas Tech University. While at Texas Tech, he studied with James Sudduth, served as an assistant conductor for the University Symphonic Band, and served as a graduate assistant director and musical arranger for the Texas Tech University Goin' Band from Raiderland. In May 1999, Timothy Rhea received his Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting and Composition from the University of Houston.[3]

Tenure at Texas A&M

Timothy Rhea poses with the Texas A&M Wind Symphony October 2006

Timothy Rhea joined the Texas A&M University band staff in June 1993. In 1995, Rhea was named conductor of the Texas A&M Symphonic Band, which would later be renamed as the Texas A&M Wind Symphony. Rhea became the Director of Bands of Texas A&M June 1, 2002. [4] Timothy Rhea has conducted the Wind Symphony at the Texas Music Educators Association, the College Band Directors National Association, and the American Bandmasters Association, conventions. Upon several occasions, he has tour with the band throughout the state of Texas, including performances at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, the Wortham Center in Houston, as well as San Antonio and Austin. [5] Timothy Rhea began conducting the Wind Symphony in Europe in 1999, subsequently returning in 2001, 2004, and 2007. Currently, under his direction, the band has performed concerts in England, Ireland, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. [6][7] Timothy Rhea, with the Wind Symphony, has released a six volume march series, entitled “Legacy of the March”; a four volume band music album, “Wind Band Masterworks”; and, occasionally, live concert recordings. [8][9]

Upcoming Carnegie Hall Performance

Dr. Kathryn Woodard, piano soloist for the Texas A&M Wind Symphony's upcoming concert, poses outside New York City’s Carnegie Hall. The poster announces the performance of Dr. Rhea's ensemble, which will take place on February 22, 2008.

On February 22, 2008. Timothy Rhea will have been the first director of Texas A&M to take a music ensemble to Carnegie Hall in New York City. Under his direction, the Wind Symphony will perform Leonard Bernstein's Overture to Candide, Gustav Holst's First Suite in E-flat for Military Band, George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, featuring Dr. Katheryn Woodard, Donald Grantham's Southern Harmony, Percy Grainger's Children's March 'Over The Hills And Far Away', Frank Ticheli's Blue Shades, William Himes' version of Amazing Grace, Dr. David F. Wilborn's newly commissioned Concertante Caprice and John P. Sousa's The Freelance March. [10] [11] [12] [13][14]

Composing

Timothy Rhea has composed and arranged over 300 works. Since the 1990s, Rhea has arranged for university and public school marching bands and served as a clinician and composer. Some of Rhea’s commissions have been performed for the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association, the College Band Directors National Association, the Cotton Bowl, and the Tournament of Roses Parade. His works are published with TRN Music Publisher, RBC Music Publisher, and Arrangers' Publishing Company. [15]

Awards

In July 1999, Timothy Rhea was awarded the Outstanding Young Bandmaster of the Year for the state of Texas from Phi Beta Mu. Former president of Texas A&M University, Dr. Ray Bowen, presented Rhea with the President’s Meritorious Service Award. [16]

Professional Affiliations

References

  1. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/
  2. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/15/27/
  3. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/
  4. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/
  5. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/15/27/
  6. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/15/27/
  7. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/
  8. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/
  9. ^ http://www.rbcmusic.com/legacyofmarch.htm
  10. ^ http://studentaffairs.tamu.edu/carnegie.aspx
  11. ^ http://www.aggienetwork.com/Press/CarnegieHall/
  12. ^ http://www.guidrynews.com/story.aspx?id=1000006483
  13. ^ http://media.www.thebatt.com/media/storage/paper657/news/2007/11/14/News/Big-Apple.Bound-3099852.shtml
  14. ^ http://www.classicaldomain.com/month/feb/2-22.html
  15. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/
  16. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/
  17. ^ http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/
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