About the Director

Tim Dignen is from the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  He attended North Caroline High School and graduated in 1998.  In 1999, he marched with the World Class Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps and again in 2024 during the 50th anniversary season.  He attended and graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2003 with his B.A. in Music Education.  He studied trumpet with Dr. John Lamkin.

In 2003, he began teaching at Forest Park High School in Baltimore City.  The following school year, he relocated to Prince George's County and taught at Bladensburg High School, Suitland High School, and Drew-Freeman Middle School.  All programs required groundwork and a foundation to be set, as these programs were all brand new.  His ensembles received excellent and superior ratings at county and state assessments, as have the students with their small ensemble performances.

More recently, Mr. Dignen completed his B.A.+45 at Trinity University and is a member of several professional organizations:  National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA), National Band Association (NBA), Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA), and the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps Alumni Association.

Mr. Dignen is currently entering his 23rd year of teaching.  He is very passionate about his students and music education.  He tries to provide the best musical opportunities each year while offering life lessons.

Mr. Dignen has two cats named Jazzy and Melody.