Tim Brooks studied music at York University and education, as a postgraduate, at Leeds University.
In addition to his freelance career, he has been:
- founder member of York-based contemporary music group, Soundpool (1982-85);
- founder member and musical director of Cambridge-based contemporary music group, Cambridge Circus (1985-1990);
- composer and performer with international touring circus theatre company, Snapdragon Circus (1990-91);
- secondary school music teacher (1996-2004)
- composer for Ryedale Festival Community Opera programme (2002-2011)
- managing director of York Arts Education (2004-2023)
- keyboard player and composer with contemporary music ensemble - SPELK (2019 - present)
His music continues to furnish a wide range of projects, from large-scale community performance to small ensemble and solo pieces; from contemporary dance scores to electronic music and installations.