Himie Voxman

Himie Voxman was a renowned American musician and composer, born in 1912 and passing away in 2011. His career spanned multiple facets of the music field, including performance, education, administration, and composition. Voxman's contributions to the world of music were significant, with a particular focus on wind instruments. He produced an extensive array of pedagogical materials, including compositions and literature designed to facilitate learning and growth for musicians playing these instruments.

Voxman's academic and administrative career was marked by his tenure at the University of Iowa School of Music. He began as the Head of the Department in 1954 and later became the director in 1963, a position he held until 1980. During his prolific career, Voxman compiled, arranged, and published nearly 300 works, all of which were dedicated to wind instruments. His dedication to music education and his passion for wind instruments have left a lasting legacy in the music community. Through his extensive body of work, Voxman has had a profound impact on the development of musicians and the advancement of music education.