A little about Tim........
TIMOTHY “Big Sticks” POPE
Song Writer, Producer, Music Teacher, Band Leader
PREVIOUS MUSICAL AFFILIATIONS
Ray Charles , Tony Orlando and Dawn, La Toya Jackson, The Coasters, Wade Marcus, Jose Feliciano, Bobby Mc Ferrin, Jerry Lewis, Pearl Bailey, Mary Wells, The Ink Spots, The Drifters, Little Anthony, Esther Phillips, Greg Walker – (Lead vocalist of Santana fame), James Cleveland-Jazz Trombonist, Eddie Rabbit, Ben E. King, Bob Hope, Roger Williams, & James Darren. CHRISTIAN ARTISTS: Tony Melendez, Steve Angrisano, Nicolas, Rodney Friend, Don Godwin, Stevie and the Saints, Face of Five, Fr. Michael Semana, PHILLIPPINE ARTISTS: Joey Albert, Basil Valdez, Pilafa Corrales.
Tim’s father, Johnny Pope Jr., an accomplished pianist, organist & guitarist, began to have Tim to perform with him on the drumset and other various drum & percussive configurations when he was only three years old. This continued until Tim began his “formal” training in percussion, piano & music theory at the age of 13.
Tim studied piano, voice, drum & percussion privately before completing his studies at El Camino College, (earning a Associates of Arts Degree), and went on to study drums, percussion, piano, composition, arranging, electronic music composition – music programming, and conducting, while attending Long Beach State University, (earning a Bachelors of Music Degree). Tim has studied writing, arranging, privately, and continues to study the art of drumming Privately.
CURRENT MUSIC ENDEVORS
Tim is currently performing multiple tours with Tony Melindez , overseeing his own band, (Timpobande) & Ministering in many churches & Ministries through Concerts, Bible studies & leading Praise and Worship. Tim also teaches drums, percussion, bass guitar, piano, & music theory privately and performs clinics for grade schools to colleges and professional students.
TELEVISION
Tim has worked extensively in the commercial film industry appearing in television adds such as: The Ray Charles/Diet Pepsi & Pepsi Commercial series, AT&T commercials, to name a few. Tim has also been seen in various variety shows, such as: The Miracle Television Network Series, The Crook and Chase Show, the Jerry Lewis Telethon Specials, & The Pat Sajac Show.
Tim has been in the Branson press quite regularly since his arrival to the Ozarks area with Tony Orlando in 1993. Subject matter has ranged from leading & participating in church and church affiliated groups and choirs, to being named drummer of the year three consecutive years, earning Tim induction into the “Branson Musicians Hall of Fame”. One may also find Tim in the April 2000 issue of the Internationally distributed Magazine, “The Modern Drummer”.
SPIRITUAL HISTORY
Tim made a decision to give his life to Jesus Christ in 1985, while attending the University of Southern California Long Beach.
Tim immediately began attending Maranatha Community Church in Los Angeles under Pastor Billy Ingram. There he was so greatly inspired by the sermons of Pastor Billy, that he began to look for a school or institution of some kind to help him dig much deeper into the Word of God. After much prayer, Tim found an Intense bible study led by Pastor Bob Beeman of Sanctuary Baptist Church - South Bay, (in Torrance California). There he received what he had asked for in his prayers, bible studies covering everything from the fundamentals of the Bible, to apologetics and more. Tim began attending church & bible studies there until moving to Branson in 1993.
After moving to Branson, Tim was blessed with the honor of leading a local College Choir, (The College of the Ozarks Gospel Choir), several bible studies, and praise and worship services including one that involved the Billy Graham Ministry.
Tim is now a performer with Tony Melendez. He also has his own ministry, (Timpo Music Ministries & Timpo Ministries).
When Tim is asked to Minister in Churches, he enjoys sharing: 1.) His personal testimony, 2.) The importance of studying & knowing the Word of God, 3.) The simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus, and 4.) Encouraging every Christian to live every aspect of their lives for Christ. Tim teaches, sings, plays the piano, drums & even the floor to help deliver God’s very important message of Love, Salvation, and redemption.
(Timothy Kendall Pope)
P.O. Box 6834 / Branson Mo. 65615-6834
Timpo Music &Timpo Music Ministries - (417) 338-6515