About Us
Mission
Discover Music delivers dynamic programming for schools, using the power of music to engage students in self-expression and discovery.
Vision
Empowering students through creative expression to know more about their world with compassion,
truth and wonder.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tim Cheesebrow, M. Ed. – Founder and Chairman
Tim Cheesebrow is a driven and passionate leader. He has extensive experience in management, strategic planning, and data-driven decision making. He founded Discover Music in 2011, built its networks, services, curriculum, and staff. He’s responsible for the vision implementation, financial security, development, graphic design, web and tech, and also plays a large role in direct service delivery and studio sessions.
He has spent almost 10 years in the classroom, both here in MN teaching songwriting and as an AmeriCorp volunteer in MS where he taught science, religion, band, music and art. He is an outspoken advocate for music education and has spent many hours with the MN legislature, university leaders and professionals creating a different perspective on music education and expanding its official roles to include popular styles, improvisation, composition, production, and music technology. He’s a licensed teacher and holds a Master’s degree in Education.
Bonnie Cheesebrow – Treasurer
Bonnie, now retired, had a long and celebrated career in the medical field. She was the general manager for a family practice clinic, and she also worked for a for-profit consultancy as their business manager. She knows how to run a business smoothly and her attention to detail, experience, and dedication to Discover Music have kept us fiscally responsible, maximizing our resources to accomplish our mission.