Dr. Brian Patrick Timmons

Presentations and Clinics

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS & CLINICS

In addition to his research on conductor mentoring, Dr. Timmons has presented widely on practical topics in music education, including marching band technology, drill design, and early-career teacher development.

  • Annual Marching Band and Computer-Aided Drill Design Clinics (Pyware 3D) — William Paterson University, invited annually, 2000–2021
  • “Computer-Assisted Drill Design for the 21st Century Marching Band” — New Jersey Music Educators Association State Conference, February 2012
  • “Computer-Assisted Drill Design Using Pyware 3D” — Technology Institute for Music Education National Conference, February 2010
  • “Marching Band 101” — New Jersey City University, April 2021
  • “Hints and Advice for First-Year Music Teachers” — New Jersey Education Association State Conference, November 1999

ADJUDICATION & FESTIVAL COORDINATION

Dr. Timmons has served as an adjudicator and festival coordinator for regional and national band organizations for over 25 years, evaluating ensembles across concert band, marching band, jazz, and solo/ensemble performance.

  • Ensemble Clinician, Animado Events at Boulevard-Carroll Studios, NYC — 2026
  • Adjudicator, Rhythms International Music Festivals — 2025
  • Adjudicator (Ensemble Music), US Bands — October 2019
  • Adjudicator (Ensemble Music; Music Effect; Individual Music), US Scholastic Band Association — 2005–2009
  • Adjudicator (Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Indoor Guard), New York Music Festival — 2004–2006
  • Adjudicator, NYSSMA District IX Solo & Ensemble Festival (Brass) — May 2006
  • Adjudicator, University of Illinois Marching Band Festival (Parade Music) — October 2005
  • Adjudicator, Ridgewood 4th of July Parade (Bands) — July 2007–2017
  • Brass Sectional Coach, Bergen County High School Band Festival — 1998–2018
  • Site Coordinator, New York Music Festival — 2004–2006
  • Festival Coordinator, Bergen County HS Band and Chorus Festival — 2022–2024 and 2003–2004
  • Audition Coordinator, Bergen County HS Band and Chorus Festival — 2008–2009

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