Timothy A. McMillin accepted the position of Artistic Director for the Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble in the fall of 2008. Audiences enjoyed his enthusiastic and creative programming last season, and this season promises to excite and thrill again!

In addition to his work with the DMVAE, Tim is Director of Choral Activities at Simpson College, where he directs three choral ensembles, is on the voice faculty and teaches classes in conducting, music literature and choral studies. Before his appointment at Simpson College, Dr. McMillin directed choirs in Minnesota where he created and lead award-winning high school programs.

In addition to his work in academia and civic music, Dr. McMillin is the Director of Music at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in West Des Moines where he conducts the St. Timothy's Choir and coordinates the musical aspects of the parish's worship experience.

Dr. McMillin has worked with the Des Moines Metro Opera, various high schools and numerous community theatre organizations in recent years. His choral experience took him to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he served as Producer and Company Manager for the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, a professional festival choir. He is also in demand as a choral clinician and adjudicator around the Midwest.

Dr. McMillin earned his DMA in Choral Conducting at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. He completed a Bachelor of Music degree at Simpson College and a Master of Arts degree in Music Education with a choral emphasis at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.

His professional affiliations include ACDA , where he currently serves as Repertoire and Standards Chair for Four-Year Colleges and Universities for the Iowa Chapter (ICDA), NCCO, CMS and NATS.