Scott Dixon

Double Bass Faculty, Conservatory

Head, Double Bass Department

Head, Strings Division

Introduction

Scott Dixon joined the bass section of the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra in 2007. As a member of The Orchestra, Mr. Dixon performs with many of the world’s top musicians in concert venues across the globe. In addition to performing with The Orchestra and teaching, Mr. Dixon is active in chamber and solo music. He is committed to expanding the mainstream repertoire to include historical performance and contemporary music.

Education

BM, Oberlin Conservatory of Music
MM, Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music
New World Symphony, fellow under Michael Tilson Thomas
Aspen Music Festival and School, fellowship student

Teaching Experience

Cleveland Institute of Music
Double bass faculty

Notable Performances & Engagements

With The Cleveland Orchestra

Concert venues including the Lucerne, Salzburg and Edinburgh Festivals; Carnegie Hall; the Musikverein in Vienna; and The Orchestra’s home, Severance Hall
Numerous audio and video recordings with artists including Music Director Franz Welser-Most, Pierre Boulez, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Mitsuko Uchida and Measha Brueggergosman

Ensemble Work

Performs with the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Recent performances at the Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center
World premier recording of John Adams’ Son of Chamber Symphony, conducted by the composer