Timothy Jon Tharaldson is a composer, conductor, and singer based in Colorado.
One of the choir directors at Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colorado, Timothy is in growing demand as a clinician and composer. From 2003 to 2007 he was the artistic director of Longmont Chorale, a community chorus of 100 singers. Prior to his position in Fort Collins he served as Choir Director at First United Methodist Church, St. Cloud, MN; Salem Lutheran Church, Clearwater Mn; First Presbyterian Church, Greeley, CO, and Trinity Lutheran Church in Boulder, CO, where he also was Choral Faculty for the Leadership Program for Musicians Serving Small Congregations (LPM).
An accomplished singer, Timothy is a member of Kantorei, one of the nations premier choral ensembles, conducted by Richard Larson. He has studied conducting with Galen Darrough, Steven Deitz, Jeff Douma, and Howard Skinner. He has also sung under the direction of Phillip Bruenelle, Rene Clausen, and Dale Warland.
Recent performances of his works have been presented in Minnesota, Colorado, Iowa, and South Dakota. His composition "To One in Paradise" was recently released by Hal Leonard and can be found and order through the Hal Leonard website.
Timothy is a member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the American Composers Forum (ACF), he is a registered composer and publisher for The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Cloud State University; a Master of Music degree from University of Northern Colorado; and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Arts degree in Choral Conducting and Composition from the University of Northern Colorado.
Timothy Tharaldson - Composer's Friend Space (Top 11)
It's good to hear from you!! I kept it steady for the first 21, then after that I did what ever it took to make it to the end. But, I made it!! Take care man!
Thanks, Tim! We had such a great time, and it was great getting to hear you sing too! Such a stud... Thanks again for the opportunity (and the delicious dinner!). Love ya!
I've always thought you were very talented. From your duets with SS to your role in Fiddler On The Roof. Glad to see you've made a career out of your talent. Take care!
Hey! Thanks for adding me!! You did a wonderful job on the song for the caroler reunion. I can't wait to be part of another reunion and maybe one of your arrangements! Have a happy New Year!
operas!?! jeez that is awesome. but of course i will be at the caroler reunion! i'm excited for it. at depaul we're singing this russian piece called Necevala tucka zolotaja (i think it's necevala the letter after the n is cut out with a binder hole) haha but seriously..it's amazing. you need to hear it. we're also singing domaredansen arranged by bengt hallberg,dixit dominus-mozart, hark i hear the harps eternal arr by alice parker, and four pastorales-cecil effinger. the hark, i hear the harps eternal is pretty good but really..the russian one you must listen to! i cant find it anywhere..maybe because i'm not sure if that letter is an e. anyways i will see you in december and good luck with conducting!
Thanks Tim!!! You made my day. Florida is hot but if you get cold in the winter and need to get away give me a call I'd love to hang out. I miss you too :(
Hey Tim just seeing how things are going in Colorado. Summer in Alexandria has been a blast! I see you have been staying music with making music. I enjoy all your work. Talk to you soon. Mike
