Mr. Timothy Newman has taught band for Alma Public Schools since 2004. While at Alma Schools, he has led the band to consistent division I ratings at MSBOA festivals with the concert band and marching band. He also directs the high school jazz band, which has received recognition at the CMU and Alma Jazz Festivals. In 2006, Mr. Newman was guest conductor for the MSBOA District 5 Jr. High All-Star Band.
Mr. Newman received his Bachelor of Music with a major in Music Education from Michigan State University. He is currently working towards his Masters in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. While a student at Michigan State University, Mr. Newman played trombone in the MSU Wind Symphony, Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Band I, Spartan Marching Band, Trombone Choir, Spartan Brass, and Symphony Band. He was a semi-finalist for the MSU concerto competition in 2003. He was also a member of the 2001 World Champion Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and was named “Rookie of the Year” that season.
Previous to teaching in Alma, Mr. Newman taught at St. Martha School in Okemos in 2003, student taught in Owosso in 2004, and has been an adjunct marching band camp instructor for schools including Reeths-Puffer, Mona Shores, Chesaning, and Portland.
Mr. Timothy Newman
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Student Profile
Justin Rito
Graduation: 2008
Major: Music
Justin Rito was drawn to the music department at Alma College by the faculty and their commitment to engage their students.
“The quality of my education outside of my field was important to me as well, but the biggest draw to Alma for me was the music faculty,” the Grosse Ile senior says. “They are not only knowledgeable and well-respected within their respective fields, but they are approachable and willing to work with undergraduate students on a personal level.”