Our Mission
TC Williams Band students are empowered to achieve the highest level of musical independence, allowing them a lifetime of musical participation, appreciation, and enjoyment.
To this end, we work together to expand and enrich the musical opportunities at TC Williams. Students and parents can count on directors to establish a safe, welcoming environment where musical artistry and risk-taking are valued. Directors will select quality, varied, and relevant literature to expand musical understanding throughout the community. We foster a culture of discipline, team-work, and critical thinking. Finally directors will facilitate frequent, open communication between parents, students, and staff.
We count on parents to support artistry and scholarship in their students by providing a healthy environment in which to practice. Parents can also provide service to the bands by assisting with fundraising, issuing uniforms, chaperoning, and providing political and moral support.
We expect students to lead the bands through service as section leaders, librarians, equipment managers, and stage managers. Students will exemplify character by being punctual, self-disciplined, and positive. Students will display artistry and scholarship through regular, purposeful practicing at home, and engaged sensitivity and listening during rehearsal.
We look forward to a productive and rewarding school year and are eager to help you become the best student you can be!
Executive Board
2017 - 2018
President | Marjorie Pratts
Vice President | Robert Burrell
Secretary | Margo Williams
Treasurer | Aaron McMahon
Fundraising Coordinators | Angela Despard, Devin Reese
Hospitality | Sharon Widmayer
Uniform Coordinator | Jill Warden
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Directors
director of bands
Timothy Grant
Timothy Grant is the Director of Bands at TC Williams High School. His teaching responsibilities include directing the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Marching Titans. In addition, Mr. Grant co-teaches the Symphonic Band. Prior to his appointment at TC Williams, he taught for Fairfax County Public Schools. 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
M. Music Education
B.A., Music Education
Contact Me
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 TC Williams 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 TC Williams, 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 Me
Email | douglas.rogers@acps.k12.va.us
Office | 703-824-3424