Roger Nixon (August 8, 1921 – October 13, 2009) was an American composer, musician, and professor of music. He wrote over 60 compositions for orchestra, band, choir and opera. Nixon received many awards and honors his works, many of which contain a feel of the rhythms and dances of the early settlers of his native state of California. Nixon was born and raised in California's Central Valley towns of Tulare and Modesto. Nixon attended Modesto Junior College from 1938–1940 where he studied clarinet with Frank Mancini, formerly of John Philip Sousa's band. He continued his st… read more
Roger Nixon (August 8, 1921 – October 13, 2009) was an American composer, musician, and professor of music. He wrote over 60 compositions for orchestra, band, choir and opera. Nixon received many awards and honors his works, many of which contain a feel of the rhythms and dances of the early … read more
Roger Nixon (August 8, 1921 – October 13, 2009) was an American composer, musician, and professor of music. He wrote over 60 compositions for orchestra, band, choir and opera. Nixon received many awards and honors his works, many of which contain a feel of the rhythms and dances of the early settlers of his native state of California. Nixon was born and raised in… read more
