13 Facts About Timothy Mahr

Timothy Mahr was born on March 20,1956 and is an American composer and conductor.

Timothy Mahr previously conducted the St Olaf Band for 29 years before his retirement in 2023.

Timothy Mahr earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Theory and Composition in 1977 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education in 1978, both from St Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.

Timothy Mahr completed his doctorate Musical Arts in Instrumental Conducting in 1995, at the University of Iowa.

Timothy Mahr is Past President of the North Central Division of the College Band Directors National Association and has served on the board of directors of the National Band Association and the Minnesota Band Directors Association.

Timothy Mahr's compositions have been performed by ensembles worldwide, and many have been published.

The first recipient of a commission from the American Bandmasters Association Commissioning Project, Timothy Mahr continues to be commissioned by universities, colleges, high schools, state band associations and community groups nationally.

Timothy Mahr conducted the Massachusetts All-State band at Symphony Hall in Boston.

In 2010, Timothy Mahr was a clinician for the 50th anniversary of the WELS National Band Festival in Onalaska, WI at Luther High School.

Timothy Mahr composed the piece "Tres Solas" specifically for this event.

Timothy Mahr is perhaps best known for his compositions for concert band, including the highly descriptive tone poem "The Soaring Hawk", and "Endurance".

Timothy Mahr's compositions are often performed by high school and university symphony bands and wind ensembles, but professional groups, such as the Minnesota Symphonic Winds and the United States Air Force Band perform his works.

Timothy Mahr is married to Jill Mahr, music performer and educator, and they have two children, Jenna and Heron.