Tim Brown, Tim Hedrick, Tony Groce and Michael DeBerry make up the rhythm section. Tim Brown (guitar, vocal and keyboard) received his Bachelor of Music degree from Appalachian State University in 1973. Tim owns and operates a sound and video production company, "Evergreen Media Productions". Tim is a charter member of "Gallery."
Tim Hedrick sings, plays keyboards, sax, clarinet and arranges for "Gallery". Tim received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Appalachian State University in 1973. After teaching High School and Middle School Band for 4 years at Bunker Hill High School and 26 years at Albemarle High School, he retired from teaching in 2003. He received the N.C. Award of Excellence as the South Central District representative in 2003. Currently he serves as a judge for both concert band and marching band festivals in N.C. and Tennessee and also conducts All-County Bands in the region. Tim joined the band in 1975.
Tony Groce received his Bachelor of Music degree in 1977 and his Master's of Music in 1983 from Appalachian State University. Tony plays bass guitar for the band. Tony retired from public music education after 30 years in 2007. Tony served as president of the South Central Band Directors' Association from 1996 - 1998. He received the Award of Excellence from the NCBMA in 2000. He also served as State Secretary of the NCBMA that same year. Tony has been with the band since 1980.
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Michael DeBerry is the newest member of Gallery, having joined the band in August of 2003. Michael's musical experience includes a wide range of styles and influences. He has performed with the Bandys High School marching and concert bands, the NC Governor's School Orchestra, the University of North Carolina marching and pep bands, Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, and many other small ensembles and bands. In addition, Michael has taught percussion for Superior Marching Band Enterprises, Shockwave indoor drumline, and several area high schools. In 1997, Michael received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina. At present, he works for Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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