Peter W. Dykema

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Peter W. Dykema
Dykema in 1917 at the community chorus luncheon in Manhattan
Born	November 25, 1873 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Died	May 13, 1951(1951-05-13) (aged 77) Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, U.S.
Education	B.L. (1895) University of Michigan M.L. (1896) University of Michigan (1904-1905) Institute of Musical Art
Occupation	Music education
Spouse	Jessie Dunning

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.