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Dr. Timothy S. Sexton is an advocate for positive and energetic music education, both in the classroom and in the marching arts. Originally from Hokes Bluff, Alabama, Dr. Sexton 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 an adjudicator and clinician for concert ensembles and 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.
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 Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps of Canton, Ohio. During the winter seasons, Tim has been fortunate to teach and design for competitive WGI ensembles across the U.S. since 2014. 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.
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’s professional affiliations are as follows: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, International Trumpet Guild, FMEA, FBA, PCMEA, and NAfME.
Tim lives west of Tampa, Florida with his wife, Dr. Amy J. Bovin, and their two cats, Lily and Maya.