James Browne is a Graduate of Towson University and is the new Director of Bands at Great Mills High School. During his time at Towson University, Mr. Browne has played with the newly formed Symphonic Band under the direction of Brian Balmages, a successful composer and arranger. Mr. Browne has also had the amazing opportunity to play in the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Christopher Cicconi. During Mr. Browne’s time at Towson University, Mr. Browne received extensive training in both Choral and Instrumental Instruction, along with countless hours of playing his primary instrument of Tuba. Mr. Browne's time at Towson University provided exponential educational growth, both as a learner and an educator.

Prior to attending Towson University, Mr. Browne attended the College of Southern Maryland and earned an Associates degree in Secondary Education, Music, and General Studies. During this time, Mr. Browne played with Solid Brass, Souther Maryland Concert Band, and Ritmo Caché. During this time, Mr. Browne also participated as a Marching Band Staff Member for the Great Mills High School Marching Band, led by prior Director of Bands, Matthew C. Pearson. Mr. Browne also graduated from Great Mills High School in 2015 after participating in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and the Marching Band throughout the years of 2010 to 2015 under the Direction of Robert Mattera.

As an Alumni of Great Mills High School, Mr. Browne is honored to be able to come back and continue the legacy that was started over a decade ago under the Direction of Robert Mattera, and continued by Matthew Pearson. With the information provided through years of study, and more years to come, Mr. Browne is proud to represent the saying: “We are…Great Mills.”