James Barnes (composer)

James Charles Barnes (born September 9, 1949 in Hobart, Oklahoma, U.S.) is an American composer. Life and career Barnes studied composition and music theory at the University of Kansas, earning a Bachelor of Music in 1974, and Master of Music in 1975. He studied conducting privately with Zuohuang Chen. In 1977 he joined the faculty at the University of Kansas as professor of music theory and composition. He retired in August 2015, but retains his emeritus status at KU. Barnes is also a tubist and has performed with numerous professional organizations in the United States. Works Works for concert band * A Solemn Prelude for Symphonic Band, Op. 114 * A Light in the Wilderness * A Very American Overture, Op. 93 * All Pleasant Things - commissioned by the Northshore Concert Band * Alvamar Overture, Op. 45 * Appalachian Overture, Op. 51 * Arioso For Symphonic Band *Autumn Soliloquy for Oboe and Concert Band * Beautiful Oregon * Breckenridge * Brookshire Suite * Caribbean Hideaway * Carnaval in São Paulo * Centennial Celebration Overture * Century Tower Overture * Chorale and Jubiloso * Chorale Prelude on a German Folk Tune, Op. 61 *Citadel (2015) *Credo (2016) * Concerto for Tuba and Wi