Meet the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
ORCHESTRA ROSTER
Flutes
Philip Dikeman
Acting Principal
Women’s Association for the DSO Chair
Philip Dikeman, Acting Principal Flutist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, began playing with the DSO in 1992. A native of Ann Arbor, Mich., he attended the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music where he studied with Robert Willoughby and received a Bachelor of Music degree in 1985. In 1987, he received a Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music, where he studied with Thomas Nyfenger and was named the George Wellington Memorial Scholar for his outstanding musical and academic excellence.
In 1987, Dikeman began his professional career when he was appointed Principal Flute of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held for five seasons. Prior to joining the DSO, he played Principal Flute for a short period with the San Antonio Symphony. He has also played with the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony.
In competition, Dikeman holds the distinction of having won first prize in both the National Flute Association’s Young Artist (1989) and Orchestral Audition Competitions (1986).
Since joining the DSO, Dikeman has been a featured concerto soloist on three occasions with the orchestra. He is also a member of the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings and performs regularly with them on their subscription series. He has made numerous recital and master class appearances throughout the United States, including Los Angeles, Cleveland, Boston, and Interlochen. He has been a featured performer at three National Flute Conventions, and was the coordinator for the NFA’s Annual Orchestral Audition Competition for four years.
Additionally, Dikeman has an active teaching studio and is an accomplished pianist with extensive accompanying experience.