Dr. Stephen James
Visiting Lecturer of Music
E-mail: sjames13@atu.edu
Education
BA - Virginia Polytechnic I S Univ
BM - University of Central Arkansas
MM - Western Michigan University
DMA - Michigan State University
Recently Taught Courses
MUS 1001 - APPL MUSIC/TRUMPET
MUS 1002 - APPL MUSIC/TRUMPET
MUS 3002 - APPL MUSIC/TRUMPET
Biography
Dr. Stephen James is an Orchestra Director in the Conway (AR) Public Schools. Additionally
he serves as Visiting Lecturer of Music - Trumpet at Arkansas Tech University and
Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at Hendrix College. Having previously earned Bachelor of Arts (Virginia Tech), Master of Music (Western
Michigan University), and Doctor of Music (Michigan State University) degrees all
in Trumpet Performance, Dr. James then acquired a Bachelor of Music Education degree
at The University of Central Arkansas to increase his versatility as a teacher.
As a performer, Dr. James is a regular substitute with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra,
and a founding member and Principal Trumpet of the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra based
in Branson, Missouri. In addition to his orchestral activities, Dr. James plays cornet
with the award-winning Natural State Brass Band in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a soloist,
he has recently performed with the Virginia Tech Symphony Band, Natural State Brass
Band and Hendrix College Wind Ensemble, competed in the North American Brass Band
Association Solo Competition, and given recitals in Arkansas, Louisiana, and at the
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, Michigan. Dr. James also serves as a freelance teacher throughout the central Arkansas region,
giving master classes at area schools and teaching private lessons to both high school
and collegiate students.
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