Stephen F. Austin State University

Dr. Tim King

Dr. Tim King, Professor of Music and Director of choral activities at SFA has been with the university since 1983. In high school he played percussion in band, and didn't join the high school choir until his senior year.

King earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Texas Tech and his doctorate from the University of Illinois.

Dr. King said his favorite aspect of the job is getting to know his students and see them succeed. Every three years or so, he takes students on a tour of Europe. "We go and sing in places they have read about in their music history classes, and so it's a great learning opportunity for them," he said. "Some of them haven't even flown on a plane or been out of Texas. It's such an eye-opening experience for them.

There are 52 students in the choir, precisely the number of students he can fit on a bus. The choir have performed across Europe, including St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.

Dr. King says having a smaller choir allows him to become close to his students.

Year

Regent Professor