Timothy Wiggins

• Director of Athletic Bands
• PhD in Music Education, Florida State University
• MM in Wind Conducting, University of Memphis
• BM in Bassoon Performance, Arizona State University
• BM in Music Education, Arizona State University

Bio

Contact Information

• Department: School of Music
• Office: Foster 314
• Mailing Address: Foster 101
• Email: timothy.wiggins@eku.edu
• Phone: 859-622-3471
• Expert Areas: Music Education, Ensemble Music, Conducting, Wind Literature

Bio

Dr. Wiggins is an Associate Professor of Music Education and Director of Athletic Bands at Eastern Kentucky University. He teaches students ranging from fifth grade through adults and conducts music within educational and community venues. Dr. Wiggins teaches undergraduate and graduate students in areas of ensemble performance, teacher training, and conducting. His graduates are successful music educators in the local community and beyond. Dr. Wiggins teaches and presents ensemble performances that also enhance student life, campus atmosphere, and embody the EKU mission. He manages operational, capital and touring budgets, professional staff and graduate assistants, and coordinates university events.

Dr. Wiggins actively participates in the profession through creative activity and disseminating original research. He conducts the Lexington Community Orchestra, presents at professional development clinics, writes drill for marching bands, conducts honor bands, clinics bands at local high schools, and continues to learn through active participation in the College Band Directors National Association, National Association for the Schools of Music, National Association for Music Education, and Kentucky Music Educators Association.

Dr. Wiggins is extremely active in university service. He serves on several university curricular and student experience committees. He has worked on hiring committees, Covid-19 Taskforce and worked as an interim department chair. He hosted the 2022 KMEA State Marching Band Championships with campus partners. He actively continues to develop and implement collaborative recruiting and retention strategies, and connect students with mental, physical and emotional support structures. He assists in capital improvement projects, scheduling, faculty load, curriculum development and maintenance, and department relations. 

Dr. Wiggins holds a PhD in Music Education from Florida State University, a MM in Wind Conducting from the University of Memphis, and BM’s in Orchestral Bassoon Performance and Instrumental Music Education from Arizona State University.

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