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Solemn Melody
John Dixon composed and performed a Memorial Organ Composition entitle "Solemn Melody" in commemoration of those innocent students who lost their lives as a result of the violence at Virginia Tech. The original work was performed at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Norfolk, Virginia on May 7th 2007. (Audio files will open in Windows Media Player)
Christmas Cantata
John Dixon's seventh original Christmas Cantata, Gabriel's Message, was presented during Worship Service at Providence Presbyterian Church on December 10, 2007. The program included additional handbell music performed by the Bells of Providence.
Gabriel's Message featured musical influences from around the world.
John Dixon Named Executive Director
John Dixon was named Executive Director of the Academy of Music, a community school in Norfolk, Virginia. John brings his twenty years of business experience to the post along with his love for music.
The Academy of Music provides quality music instruction to regional students of all backgrounds. The Academy's offerings are designed for all ages and skill levels and feature highly trained professional instructors from the Virginia Symphony and other leading ensembles.
Organ Works Commissioned
Zimbel Press commissioned John Dixon to develop a volume of 20 separate musical pieces for organ, suitable for playing only on the manuals with optional pedal. This large project is slated for completion in the Fall. When complete, the volume may be ordered directly from Zimbel Press.
Organ Recital
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John Dixon performed
an organ recital of his own musical compositions on Sunday August 17, 2003
at the 1890 John Brown Organ (pictured). Carole Stockmeier
was the guest Flutist.
Having played many notable organs housed within both sacred and secular sites throughout the world, John Dixon took special delight in bringing the 1890 John Brown to life. Approximately forty guests, including the Mayor of Virginia Beach, attended. Guests were treated to a wide range of works that highlighted the character and unique musicality of the 1890 John Brown organ. The organ is installed at a private residence near the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
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Organ Recital Program
Rondo Benvenuto (JSD-189)
A Suite for Organ
Praeludium (JSD-319)
Columbia (JSD-291)
Joyful Hymn (JSD-136)
Suite No.1 for Flute and Organ
Priere (JSD-317)
Santiana (JSD-220B)
Adagio and Gigue (JSD-173)
An American Suite
Prelude on Melita (JSD-132)
Trio on Shenandoah (JSD-252)
Postlude on America The Beautiful (JSD-153)
A Christmas Suite
The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came (JSD-134)
Sing We Now of Christmas (JSD-160)
Fantasia on We Three Kings (JSD-90)
A Suite of Variations
Suite No. 2 for Flute and Organ
Valse Chantante (JSD-316)
Aria (JSD-222)
Simple Gifts (JSD-205)
Toccata Festiva (JSD-148)
An Open Letter from John Dixon
This has been a busy year so far.
In January I had some chamber music premiered by an outstanding new quartet, the Ambrosia Quartet.
| In February I gave a workshop and recital ... |  |
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... at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church in Sarasota, Florida. |
Some of my works for organ and various solo instruments were performed in "The Organ Swell," a Springtime series of recitals which is part of the Virginia Arts Festival.
I also received the first commission ever given by the Virginia Art Song Society, for their May meeting featuring children's songs and lullabies.
Our church, Providence Presbyterian Church, hosted the Green Valley Youth Choir from Sydney, Australia as part of their month-long 2003 U.S. Voices Raised Tour. They used my special arrangement of the Star-Spangled Banner in their concerts.
Other works have been finished for performance later in the year, such as a cycle of songs using the poetry of Emily Dickinson.
Looking ahead to the end of the year, my new cantata, An American Christmas, will be presented at Providence Presbyterian Church on Sunday December 7. Visit the church website at:
to keep up to date with the numerous activities of our music program.
Thank you to all who continue
to encourage and support my music, and I am especially grateful to my webmaster,
Jim
Zamorski.
That's all for now. Best wishes as always,
John Dixon