James Knox
About
James Knox is a Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Central Oregon Community College, where he has taught since 2003. He holds a B.S. in Music and M.M. in Choral Conducting, both from Portland State University. At COCC, he directs multiple choral groups including the Cascade Chorale (which he has led since 2004 and averages 75 talented singers), the College Choir, and the Central Singers Vocal Jazz Ensemble. In addition to teaching music courses, he is sought after as a guest clinician locally and throughout the Northwest. In 2008, James and his wife Heather started The Bend Children's Choir, a community-based K-5 grade choir. In the winter and spring terms of 2018, he took a sabbatical leave in Estonia for preparation for the annual Song Celebration Festival and taught at the Conservatory of Vicenza, Italy, and the Miari School of Music in Belluno, Italy.
Education & Qualifications
B.S. in Music from Portland State University; M.M. in Choral Conducting from Portland State University