James W. Knox is an American Composer and current Professor of Music at Central Oregon Community College where he directs two major ensembles, Cascade Chorale and Jazz Central, teaches a variety of music history including Jazz and Rock n' Roll, private voice studies and conducting classes.  In 2008, James and his wife, Heather, started a community based K- 5 grade choir called The Bend Children's Choir bringing valuable music learning skills through sight reading sessions, vocal mentoring and performances. Through James' studies he has had the privilege of working with distinguished conductors and composers from around the world, such as Robert Sund, Frieder Bernius, Veljo Tormis, Fred Stoltzfus, Joseph Flummerfelt, Morna Edmundson, Yaccov Bergman, Maria Guinand, Hirvo Surva, Alice Parker, Charles Bruffy, Simon Carrington, Karen Kennedy and Hilary Appelstadt.

In 2014, he was the Visiting Professor of Music at the University of London for the abroad exchange program at COCC. Winter and spring of  2018, he was granted a sabbatical leave and worked with Hirvo Surva, Main Conductor for the Virumaa Boys' Choir, The Estonian Men's Choral, Society Boys' Choir and The Revalia Male Choir. James was appointed Guest Maestro at The Conservatory "Arrigo Pedrollo" of Vicenza, Italy and Guest Choral Clinician in the Veneto Region, Vocal Coach, Solfeggio/ Music Educator at La " Antonio Miari" Scuola Comunale di Musica of Belluno, Italy and singer participant for the premiere choral ensemble, Nova Cantica, under the direction of Maestro Luciano Borin. 

As a premiere Northwest composer, his choral music has been performed all over the United States including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, England, Ireland, Wales, Spain, Portugal, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia.  James’ music is epic, fresh and lively with approachable and obtainable goals for moderate-advanced choirs.  Since 2017, He has commissioned several pieces throughout the US and abroad.  Professor Knox holds a Bachelors of Science in Music/Minor in History, Masters of Music in Conducting and Education.

In addition to finding music on this site, James has several sheet music sites where you can purchase for your ensembles.  It is highly recommended that you purchase directly as it will save you time and money (need Venmo or Paypal accounts - look for further details on the PURCHASING MUSIC page).  However, some of you have accounts set up in the following and may find it easier to access this way.

www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/knox-music/10086

www.jwpepper.com/myscore/knoxsheetmusic

https://knoxsheetmusic.musicaneo.com/

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