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Guest Artists and Masterclasses
Guest Artists
Dr. Edward Dixon 
- Dr. Edward Dixon, conductor and cellist, has performed as soloist, chamber and orchestral musician throughout the United States and Europe and has worked in the Hollywood recording studios. He received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Southern California and his doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Formerly on the music faculties of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and Central Washington University, Dr. Dixon joined the faculty of Whitman College in 1990 where he conducts the Whitman College Symphony and teaches low strings, music history/literature, conducting, and chamber music. He was chair of the Department of Music from 1994-1997.
A frequent performer, he has appeared as guest cello soloist with the Yakima, Wenatchee, Walla Walla and Mid-Columbia Symphonies within the state of Washington and at the Aspen, Ojai, and Colorado Music Festivals. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1987 and is currently the cellist for the regionally renowned Columbia Piano Trio. He has been principal cellist of the Walla Walla Symphony since 1991. In addition to his work with the Whitman College Symphony, Dr. Dixon conducted the Walla Walla Symphony’s Young Peoples’ Concerts from 1997-2003 and has conducted the Mid-Columbia and Oregon East Symphonies. From 1999-2004 he served as music director and conductor for the Walla Walla Community College summer musical productions staged in the Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater.
- Dr. Edward Dixon, will be giving a cello masterclass on October 1st, rm. 204, 3:30 p.m.