dhsscottishhighlanders
DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL
James E. Dykes
Director of Instrumental Studies
(727) 469-5869
dykesj@pcsb.org
www.dhsshb.com
TRADITION - INNOVATION - STATE OF THE ART
About our Director......
Mr. James E. Dykes has been the Director of Bands and Orchestra at Dunedin High School since 2002. The Scottish Highlander Bands have grown in accomplishments though extensive experiences through performance. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Florida Southern College and is pursuing his Masters in Music Performance from the University of North Texas. Mr. Dykes was featured soloist and active musician involved on numerous CD recordings with the University of North Texas Wind Symphony under the direction of Eugene Corporon. Mr. Dykes also serves as an active music arranger and band clinician.
In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Dykes holds an active schedule as a freelance trombonist in the Tampa Bay area. His most recent performance was with Peter Cetera from the band Chicago, Frank Wildborn, Broadway composer of Jekyll and Hyde, and in Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's productions of the Opera Carmen, and Il Trovatore under the direction of Anton Cappolla. He also performs with the Pinellas All Star Faculty Jazz Band and the Mostly Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Romanski.
Mr. Dykes is currently the High School Representative for the Pinellas County Music Educators Association, he also holds professional memberships in the Florida Band Masters Association, Florida Orchestra Association, Florida Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, International Trombone Association, and is an alumni of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America. Under his direction, the bands have earned Top Ratings in Music Performance Assessments.
Mr. Dykes is available for band compositions and arrangements. For more information e-mail him at DykesJ@pcsb.org.
Audio Sample Composition
Trombone Prayer - Composed & Performed by James E. Dykes
Batteries Go Dead - Vocals & Trombones by James E. Dykes
Waltz - Performed by James E. DykesIn his spare time, Mr. Dykes spends time with his loving wife, Elizabeth, and their dog, Gigi. If you need to find Mr. Dykes, look at the local fishing holes!
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