DIRECTOR OF BANDS
Timothy Grant
Timothy Grant is the Director of Bands at Alexandria City High School. His teaching responsibilities include directing the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Titans and 2 Percussion Ensembles. In addition, Mr. Grant co-teaches the Symphonic Band. Under his direction, the ACHS Band program has received numerous awards and recognitions including being named as a Virginia Honor Band multiple times during his tenure. During the 2019-20 school year, earning Virginia Honor Band status was a first for the program in over 30 years and the second time in school history. Mr. Grant earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degree in music education from Penn State University. While at Penn State, Mr. Grant served as a graduate assistant and worked with the Penn State Marching Blue Band, Volleyball Band, Basketball Band, and Hockey Band.
Education
Penn State University
Master of Music Education
Bachelor of Music Education
Contact Information
Email | timothy.grant@acps.k12.va.us
Office | 703-824-6859
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BANDS & JAZZ STUDIES
Doug Rogers
Doug Rogers is the Associate Director of Bands, and Director of Jazz Studies at Alexandria City High School. His teaching responsibilities include directing the Jazz Program (Two Jazz Bands and a Jazz Combo) Symphonic Band, co-teaching Concert Band, and the Marching Titans. Prior to his appointment to Alexandria City HS, Mr. Rogers taught various elementary schools in ACPS since 2000. He has teaching experience in Tennessee, Texas, and California. Mr. Rogers has taught the ACPS summer music program for several years. This year, he will be the director for the All-City Band. Mr. Rogers holds degrees from Tennessee Technological University and The University of North Texas. He has done DMA work at Catholic University. Mr. Rogers is an active performer in the DMV, performing regularly with The Symphony of the Potomac, Dominion Brass, The Olney Big Band, Big Band Tradition, Difficult Run Jazz Band, and the Vaughn Ambrose Big Band.
Education
University of North Texas
M. Music Education
Tennessee Tech
B.S., Music Education
Contact Information
Email | douglas.rogers@acps.k12.va.us
Office| 703-824-3424