Thomas Taylor Dickey

Gold Prize Winner in the 2022 World Classical Music Awards and the 2nd Prize Winner of the 2019 Mozart & Tchaikovsky International Conducting Competition, Thomas Taylor Dickey has been reviewed by critics as a "dynamic and exciting conductor" whose conducting is "imbued with aplomb, energy, and pathos."

He is an accomplished conductor and educator with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in orchestral performance, education, and leadership. Currently serving as the Director of Orchestral Studies at Oklahoma State University, Thomas has been instrumental in the development of the OSU Symphony Orchestra, leading the ensemble to achieve international recognition under his baton.

An international-award-winning conductor, Thomas has led performances with renowned professional orchestras and numerous youth and honors orchestras across the country. His extensive international conducting experience includes working with the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra (Romania), the Lyatoshinsky Symphony Orchestra (Ukraine), and the Shenyang Symphony Orchestra (China), among others.

Thomas is a sought-after speaker and presenter at national and international conferences, frequently sharing expertise on topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion in orchestral programs, conducting pedagogy, and efficient score study. His research and scholarship have been published in numerous journals and books, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on the future of orchestral conducting and education. In recognition of his artistic achievements, Thomas has received multiple honors and awards in orchestral programming, performance, and conducting. A passionate advocate for the development of young conductors, Thomas continues to inspire and shape the next generation of orchestral musicians and leaders.