Thomas Dixon

Conducting Scholar

Thomas Dixon received his MM in Choral Conducting at Georgia State University in May 2023. He studied with Dr. Deanna Joseph, Dr. Jennifer Sengin, and Dr. Patrick Freer. Alongside his choral graduate assistant duties at GSU, Thom also served as a music intern at Central Presbyterian Church, where he directed the Youth Choir and Geneva Handbell Ensemble. He will begin pursuing a DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Georgia with Dr. Daniel Bara this fall.

Prior to beginning graduate school, he was Director of Choirs at Orange County High School in Orange, Virginia for thirteen years. He conducted the treble choir, tenor and bass ensemble, and a mixed voice chamber ensemble. He has led choirs in performances in Washington DC, Carnegie Hall in NYC, and most recently, a ten-day tour of Italy.

In addition to public school teaching, he served on the music staff at Church of Our Saviour Episcopal in Charlottesville, VA. He sang in the Virginia Consort, and he also served as president of their executive board. He has a soft spot for retired racing greyhounds, houseplants, and adventuresome recipes. Thom loves the spirit of community that is created when singing with others.