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Dr. Timothy Rhea (College Station, TX) is currently in his 32nd year at Texas A&M University, serving as Director of Bands & Music Activities. He serves as administrative head of the Music Activities Program, is conductor of the University Wind Symphony, and coordinates the Texas Aggie Band. Dr. Rhea holds degrees in music education and conducting from the University of Arkansas, Texas Tech University, and the University of Houston. During his tenure at Texas A&M University, Dr. Rhea has conducted the TAMU Wind Symphony for conventions of the Texas Music Educators Association, the College Band Directors National Association, the Midwest Clinic International Band & Orchestra Conference, the Western International Band Clinic, and the American Bandmasters Association. Additional concerts have included Carnegie Hall and six European tours with performances in Spain, Ireland, England, Italy, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The TAMU Wind Symphony has released several internationally distributed recordings. In addition to conducting, Dr. Rhea maintains a very successful career as an arranger and composer with an output of over 300 pieces, including over 50 published works. Dr. Rhea maintains an internationally active schedule as conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, having appeared throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. He was selected as the Texas Outstanding Young Bandmaster of the Year in 1999 and has received the President’s Meritorious Service Award to Texas A&M University. Dr. Rhea is Past President of the American Bandmasters Association and currently serves as Vice-President/Secretary of the John Philip Sousa Foundation, in addition to positions with several related professional organizations. In 2019, he opened the White-Walker Music Activities Center at Texas A&M, with the Dr. Timothy B. Rhea Concert Band Rehearsal Hall named in his honor. In 2020, he received the Distinguished Achievement Award in Administration from Texas A&M University.