Dennis & Dixie Akers
Dennis & Dixie Akers have each spent over 40 years as band and choral directors at various schools across Kentucky (KY) and Indiana (IN). Since the beginning, they have traded roles as each other’s assistant and spent most of their careers team teaching. They have been orchestra members at Walnut Street Baptist Church for over 20 years playing flute and euphonium. Currently they reside in Jeffersonville, IN, where they maintain a private studio teaching flute, piano and low brass instruments.
They also coach band sectionals for high schools and middle schools in KY and IN. In their free time each spring they serve as judges for IN solo and ensemble events, as well as district instrumental evaluations. Dixie also serves as an Indiana state flute judge.
Dennis & Dixie recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. They have one son who serves as a pastor in Florida. They are so proud of their grandson who is 14.
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