About Tim S.
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Part Time Faculty - Sierra College Music Department
Jan, 2014 - PresentSierra Community College
Part Time Faculty at Sierra College in Rocklin, CA. Teaching Jazz Improvisation.
Jazz Studies Graduate Assistant
Jan, 2012 - May, 2012California State University, Sacramento
Graduate assistant for the Jazz Studies department. Lead a student jazz combo, planned jazz department events, assisted in financial and administrative paperwork.
Music Teacher
Aug, 2009 - PresentMcLaughiln Studios
Instruction in drum set, marching percussion, mallet percussion, guitar, piano, bass, and voice. Also leads a jazz combo class, two rock classes, and teaches music theory.
Music Teacher
Jun, 2008 - Aug, 2010The Music Store
Private music instruction in drumset, guitar, and music theory.
Music Teacher
Mar, 2006 - Aug, 2009Lake of the Pines Music
Private music instruction in percussion/drum set and music theory.
Assistant Drum Line Instructor/Tenor Line
Feb, 2004 - Dec, 2004Rodriguez High School
Assisted in the direction of the ensemble in both playing and visual aspects. Worked with the tenor drum students.
Music Teacher
Jun, 2003 - PresentSelf Employed
Private instruction in percussion/drum set, piano, guitar, voice, and music theory.
Education
AS in Music
Sep, 2003 - May, 2006Sierra Community College
MM in Music Performance
Sep, 2010 - May, 2012California State University, Sacramento
BM in Jazz Studies
Sep, 2006 - May, 2009California State University, Sacramento
Awards
WGI World Championsips - 3rd Place Drumline "A" Class
Apr, 2004Winter Guard International
Downbeat - Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble College Winner
Apr, 2011Downbeat Magazine
1st Place - 4 Year College Band
Apr, 2010Reno Jazz Festival
Outstanding Musicianship Award
Apr, 2010Reno Jazz Festival
2nd Place College Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Mar, 2010Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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