Mark Dix

Founder of the Downtown Chamber Series, violist Mark Dix has been a Phoenix Symphony member, active chamber musician and private teacher in the Valley since 1995. Born in Colorado Springs, he began studying music at age six. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Puget Sound in Washington and his Master’s from the Manhattan School of Music, where his primary teacher was Cynthia Phelps. He has performed with various festivals in the US, Germany, and Italy. Mark was inspired to develop the Series by downtown Phoenix gallery owners and their commitment to the arts. He was also influenced by similar projects in New York’s Soho arts district and by his father and brother, both of whom were visual artists. Music education is also a main interest, where Mark creates the programs and moderates for The Phoenix Symphony String Orchestra Classroom Concerts. Mark lives in Phoenix with his wife and two children.