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Jeffrey R. James – Director of Bands
Mr. James is an Associate Professor of Music, and has been at Grace since 1994.. Mr. James graduated from the University of Nebraska (B.M.E. in 1978 and M.M. in 1991). He taught high school instrumental music at Yutan Public Schools and later middle school music at Aurora public Schools. The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association has presented Mr. James with the Jack R. Snider Outstanding Young Band Director Award. He is also a recipient of the Outstanding Young Nebraska Band Director, Junior High Division presented by the American School Band Directors Association.
Mr. James has performed the National Anthem for Kansas City Royals, Chicago Bulls, Omaha Royals, and College World Series. He has been a featured soloist with the Nebraska Wind Symphony, performing the Morceau Symphonique trombone concerto.
Mr. James teaches music theory, conducting, instrumental methods classes, arranging, applied low brass, and directs Concert Band. He also oversees all other instrumental ensembles, such as the Clarinet Quartet, Brass Ensemble, and Brass Trio.
Mr. James has 30 arrangements published, mostly with Mid-America Music Publishers and some with Light of the World Music. He serves as deacon chairman at Grace Baptist church in Omaha. Jeff and his wife Pat have four children.
RESUME
Jeffrey R. James
822 Forest Avenue
Omaha, Nebraska 68108-3631
402-342-5057
jeffandpatjames@juno.com
Education
Bachelor of Music Education University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1978
Master of Music University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1991
Certification
Instrumental and Vocal Music K-12, Nebraska Professional Certificate
Professional Work Experience
Associate Professor of Music, Grace University 1994 to present
Mid-America Junior High Music Camps, Co-founder, co-owner, co-director 1984 to 2001
Nebraska’s largest music camp for many of those 18 years
Mid-America Music Publishers, Co-founder and coowner 1989 to 2001
Included 28 of my works published and 3 published with Light of the World Music
Instrumental Music Teacher, Aurora Public Middle School and Elementary 1985 to 1990 and 1991 to 1994
Instrumental Music Teacher, Yutan Public High School, Junior High and Elementary1979 to 1985
Performance Experience
Lincoln Northeast Bands
Lincoln Youth Symphony
UNL Orchestra
UNL Marching Band
UNL Wind Ensemble
UNL Jazz Band
UNL Brass Ensemble
UNL Concert Bands
Grace University Brass Quintet
G.U. Trombone Troubadours
Aksarben Orchestra
Lincoln Municipal Band
Lincoln Comm. Playhouse Orch
UNL Oratorio Choir
UNL Men’s Glee Club
Trombone Troubadours
Three church choirs
Soloist w/ Nebraska Wind Sym.
National Anthems for Chicago Bulls, KC Royals, College World Series (three times),
Omaha Royals (fifteen times)
Numerous solos and small groups for church services, weddings, etc.
Ensembles Conducted
Yutan Elementary Band
Yuran Junior High Band
Yutan High School Band
(concert band – marching – pep)
St. Johns Lutheran Choir (Yutan)
Aurora Elementary Band
Aurora Middle School Band
(concert band - marching – pep)
Aurora Middle School Jazz Band
Aurora M.S. Dixieland Band
Grace University Concert Band
Grace University Pep Band
G.U. Brass Ensemble
Music Theory 1
Music Theory 2
Conducting 1
Band Methods and Materials
Choral and Instrumental Arranging
Woodwind Methods and Materials
Brass Methods and Materials
Percussiion Methods and Materials
String Methods and Materials
Instrumental Repertoire
Applied Brass
Concert Band
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Honors
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Nebraska State Bandmasters Association Jack R. Snider Outstanding Young Band Director (one of seven selected) 1986
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American School Band Directors Association Outstanding Young Nebraska Band Director – Junior High Division 1986
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Lincoln Northeast High 1974 John Philip Sousa Band Award
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Lincoln Sertoma Club Fine Arts Award for Music 1974
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Nebraska All-State Orchestra 1972 and 1973
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In 29 contests entered (District Music Contest, State Marching Contests, etc.) Concert Bands and Marching Bands under my direction over his 14 years of public school teaching earned 20 I’s, 9 II”s, and no III’s, IV’s, or V’s.
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| Jeff's wife, Pat has an English Education degree from UNL and a Masters in Counseling, also from UNL. They have four childres, Christa, Jana, Micah, and Josiah. Their sons are adopted from China. All four children play multiple instruments. |
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