Education
BM, MM, Peabody Conservatory of Music
Professional Highlights
- In 1977, James Dickey accepted a position as oboist and solo English horn with the United States Marine Band. During his 28 year career with the Marine Band, he was a frequent soloist with the Chamber Orchestra in concerts and engagements at the White House. He also performed with the Marine Band Woodwind Quintet in recitals as well as clinics throughout the United States.
- While serving in the band he also had a varied free-lance career in the Baltimore-Washington area. He is principal oboist and orchestra manager of the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra. He has appeared with the Baltimore Symphony, Baltimore Opera Orchestra, the Washington Opera Company, and in many historic performances at the Library of Congress. He currently performs with the Conservatorys Van Buren Woodwind Quintet.