Background
Swensson, Evelyn Dickenson was born on September 18, 1928 in Woodstock, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Glenn Gilmer and Evelyn Christine (Ring) Dickenson.
Swensson, Evelyn Dickenson was born on September 18, 1928 in Woodstock, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Glenn Gilmer and Evelyn Christine (Ring) Dickenson.
Certified in piano, Ward-Belmont College, Nashville, 1946. Bachelor in Piano and Voice, Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia, 1949. Master of Music, West Chester University, Pennsylvania, 1972.
Conductor Aldersgate Methodist Church, Wilmington, Delaware, 1969—2002, Brandywiners Ltd., Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, 1973—2004, Opera Delaware, Wilmington, 1974—2007, Bi-Centennial Chorus, Wilmington, 1976. Guest conductor Delaware Symphony Orchestra, 1977. Conductor Ardensingers, 1978-1980.
Conductor 200th Anniversary Methodist Church American, Baltimore, 1984. Vice president Opera for Youth Inc. Director family opera theater Opera Delaware, Wilmington, 1974—2007.
Member of Brandywine Pops Orchestra (Wilmington, Delaware) (conductor since 2010).
Married Sigurd Simcox Swensson, June 9, 1949. Children: Lisë, Karen, Erik, Jon.