James Barnes

James Charles Barnes was born on September 9, 1949, in Hobart, OK.  He received bachelor's and master's degrees in theory and composition from the University of Kansas in 1974 and 1975 and studied conducting privately with Zuohuang Chen.  Since 1977, he has been affiliated with the University of Kansas and is presently and Associate Professor of Theory and Composition and Assistant Conductor of Bands.

He is also a tubist and has performed with numerous professional organizations.  He has received many awards, grants and has written over 45 works for band, most notably Brookshire Suite, Centennial Celebration Overture, Fantasy Variations on a Theme by Nicolo Pagannini, Heatherwood Portrait, and Invocation and Toccata.

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