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![Dixon at the School of Music James Dixon first enrolled as a music student at the University of Iowa in 1948. UI School of Music Director P.G. Clapp and conductor […]](https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/files/2026/02/Mitropoulos-Clapp-Dixon-1951-115x115.png "Dixon at the School of Music")
Dixon at the School of Music
Posted on February 3, 2026 | No CommentsDixon at the School of Music James Dixon first enrolled as a music student at the University of Iowa in 1948. UI School of Music Director P.G. Clapp and conductor […] -
A Distinguished Career
Posted on February 3, 2026 | No CommentsA Distinguished Career The beloved conductor was honored by friends, supporters, and colleagues as he prepared for retirement. -
A New Tradition in the Quad Cities, and the Role of Conductor
Posted on February 3, 2026 | No CommentsA New Tradition in the Quad Cities, and the Role of Conductor Dixon and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra established The Nutcracker as an annual family favorite production. -
![Music for Young People Over the course of his career, James Dixon appeared in concert with Bob Keeshan (a.k.a. Captain Kangaroo), Bob McGrath (of Sesame Street), Shari Lewis (and Lamb Chop), […]](https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/files/2026/02/Dixon-with-Captain-Kangaroo-115x115.png "Music for Young People")
Music for Young People
Posted on February 3, 2026 | No CommentsMusic for Young People Over the course of his career, James Dixon appeared in concert with Bob Keeshan (a.k.a. Captain Kangaroo), Bob McGrath (of Sesame Street), Shari Lewis (and Lamb Chop), […] -
Composers Hibbard and Wuorinen
Posted on February 3, 2026 | No CommentsComposers Hibbard and Wuorinen Dixon treasured friendships with fellow composers and musicians he met over the course of his career. -
![Growing up in Guthrie Center Dixon came of age during the Great Depression. He worked several jobs in his youth, including at a barbershop and bakery, but still found time […]](https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/files/2026/02/Dixon-on-the-lawn-in-Guthrie-Center-115x115.png "Growing up in Guthrie Center")
Growing up in Guthrie Center
Posted on February 3, 2026 | No CommentsGrowing up in Guthrie Center Dixon came of age during the Great Depression. He worked several jobs in his youth, including at a barbershop and bakery, but still found time […] -
![Seventh Army Symphony After graduating from the University of Iowa in 1952, Dixon joined the U.S. Army as a musician and later conducted the Seventh Army Symphony for performances in […]](https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/wp-content/themes/uilibraries/images/thumbnail.png "Seventh Army Symphony")
Seventh Army Symphony
Posted on February 3, 2026 | No CommentsSeventh Army Symphony After graduating from the University of Iowa in 1952, Dixon joined the U.S. Army as a musician and later conducted the Seventh Army Symphony for performances in […] -
![Conducting the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (1965–1994) An appointment with the Tri-City (now Quad City) Symphony Orchestra made Iowa James Dixon’s home base for the bulk of his professional life. 475 performances […]](https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/gallery/files/2026/01/Dixon-with-QCSO-1968-115x115.png "Conducting the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (1965–1994)")
Conducting the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (1965–1994)
Posted on February 3, 2026 | No CommentsConducting the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (1965–1994) An appointment with the Tri-City (now Quad City) Symphony Orchestra made Iowa James Dixon’s home base for the bulk of his professional life. 475 performances […] -
An Iowa Teaching Career
Posted on February 3, 2026 | No CommentsAn Iowa Teaching Career Students in James Dixon’s university orchestras played everything from oft-repeated marches for campus ceremonies to premiering entirely new musical works. -
Letter to James Dixon from student Todd Snyder, 1981
Posted on January 30, 2026 | No CommentsLetter to James Dixon from student Todd Snyder, 1981 The Maestro’s students stayed in touch to share news of their accomplishments.