Peter W. Dykema

Peter William Dykema (November 25, 1873 – May 13, 1951) was an important force in the growth of the National Association for Music Education (initially known as the Music Supervisors National Conference), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity, and the music education profession. Dykema was also active in the Music Teachers National Association and the National Education Association Department of Music Education. He also served as 1924-25 chairman of the Kiwanis International Committee on Music. Through these various avenues of involvement, in addition to his work as a composer, author, and educator, he was one of the leading music advocates of his day.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1873 (Grand Rapids), Died May 13, 1951 (Hastings-on-Hudson)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1930

Roles Represented in DAHR: director, author, session supervisor, arranger

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 31 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-55189 10-in. 8/21/1929 Rhythm imagery Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Victor BVE-55190 10-in. 8/21/1929 Rhythm discrimination Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Victor BVE-55191 10-in. 8/21/1929 Pitch imagery Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Victor BVE-55192 10-in. 8/21/1929 Intensity discrimination Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Victor BVE-55193 10-in. 8/21/1929 Tonal memory Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Victor BVE-55194 10-in. 8/21/1929 Melodic taste Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Victor BVE-55195 10-in. 8/21/1929 Feeling for tonal movement Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Victor BVE-55196 10-in. 8/21/1929 Time discrimination Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Victor BVE-55961 10-in. 10/3/1929 Barefoot goslings (Susy, little Susy) Bruno Reibold ; Victor Orchestra Orchestra session supervisor  
Victor BVE-55981 10-in. 10/10/1929 Quality discrimination Victor Orchestra Music aptitude test author, director  
Victor BVE-59465 10-in. 2/20/1930 Pitch discrimination Fred Erdman Music aptitude test author, director  
Columbia 90134 10-in. between 1918 and 1925 Love's old sweet song Columbia Band Band session supervisor  
Columbia 90136 10-in. between 1918 and 1925 Old folks at home (Swanee Ribber) Columbia Band Band session supervisor  
Columbia 90141 10-in. between 1918 and 1925 Battle hymn of the Republic Columbia Band Band session supervisor  
Columbia 90146 10-in. between 1918 and 1925 America the beautiful Columbia Band Band session supervisor  
Columbia 90148 10-in. between 1918 and 1925 Believe me, if all those endearing young charms Columbia Band Band session supervisor  
Brunswick E27313 10-in. 4/9/1928 Rhythm Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Brunswick E27314 10-in. 4/9/1928 Related melody Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Brunswick E27315 10-in. 4/9/1928 Unrelated melody Peter W. Dykema ; Jacob Kwalwasser Music aptitude test author, director  
Brunswick E28935 10-in. 1/4/1929 Time discrimination Dykema Duo-Art Music aptitude test arranger  
Brunswick E28942 10-in. 1/10/1929 Examples of rhythm, melody and harmony Peter W. Dykema Music aptitude test : Orchestra director  
Brunswick E28945 10-in. 1/10/1929 Soldiers’ march Peter W. Dykema Music aptitude test : Orchestra director  
Brunswick E28946 10-in. 1/10/1929 The wild horseman Peter W. Dykema Music aptitude test : Orchestra director  
Brunswick E28947 10-in. 1/10/1929 Witch Peter W. Dykema Music aptitude test : Orchestra director  
Brunswick E29088 10-in. 1/25/1929 Rhythm, form and harmony studies Peter W. Dykema ; Orchestra (unidentified; Brunswick Records) Music aptitude test : Orchestra director  
(Results 1-25 of 31 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dykema, Peter W.," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109029.

Dykema, Peter W.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109029.

"Dykema, Peter W.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109029

External Sources

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LCNAR: Dykema, Peter W. (Peter William), 1873-1951 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no90014271

Wikidata: Peter W. Dykema - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7177523

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/47572186

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/273481

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