Bio: Timothy Shepard earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and a Master of Sacred Music degree from Emory University in Atlanta. Over four decades, he has served churches in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. From 2008-2025, Tim served as Director of Music and Organist at First United Methodist Church in Brevard, North Carolina. During his time in Western North Carolina, he has presented many recitals at churches throughout the region. Notably, he performed the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with the Brevard Philharmonic and was a featured organist during the Brevard Music Center’s noon-time recital series at Brevard 1st UMC . Timothy Shepard is an arranger and composer of sacred music. In 2000, he developed and published his music on www.SacredMusicDownloads.com. He also has wide experience conducting community choruses, handbell groups, and workshops. Mr. Shepard is the second and fourth dean of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and was recently elected Southeast Regional Ambassador for the National Office. Tim lives in Mills River with his partner and enjoys exploring the beautiful mountains and waterfalls of WNC. He looks forward to supporting and collaborating with the musicians of the AAPF.
Email: TimShepardNC@gmail.com
Phone: 828-577-9900
Website: http://SacredMusicDownloads.com