Background
Aikman, James Whitton was born on April 15, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James Wilson Aikman and Jane Edith Adams.
Aikman, James Whitton was born on April 15, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James Wilson Aikman and Jane Edith Adams.
Bachelor of Music, Butler University, 1981. Master of Music, Indiana University, 1988. Doctor of Music, Indiana University, 1993.
Student Michael Schelle, 1981. Student Earle Brown, 1989. Student Frederick Fox, 1993.
Student William Bolcom, 1989. Student Louis Andriessen, 1994. Student Donald Erb, 1995.
Student Leslie Bassett, 1997.
Associate instructor Indiana University, Bloomington, 1987-1990. Master artist fellow Indiana Arts Commission, Indianapolis, 1990-1991. Adjunct professor Butler University, 1993, lecturer music, 1995-1996.
Composer in residence Cathedral Arts, since 1996. Professor music University Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1996.
Board directors Aikman Foundation, Indianapolis, since 1997. Fellow Michigan Society Fellows. Member American Society of Composers, College Music Society.
Married Deanna Margaret Gutheil, November 30, 1985. Children: Elise Kristine, Joshua Michael, Grace Alexandra.