James Mitchell
James Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Alabama where he studied with Michael Dunn and a Master of Musical Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he studied with composer and performer, John Stevens. During his tenure at the University of Alabama Mr. Mitchell was a member of the award winning University of Alabama Tuba Quartet, a recepient of the I.T.E.A. Solo Tuba Artist Award at the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference in Minneapolis, MN, and a guest performer and soloist with the Jack Daniel's Silver Cornet Band. While at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, Mr. Mitchell assisted in studio instruction and enjoyed a very active freelance career in the upper mid-western region. Most recently, Mr. Mitchell was the Principal Tubist with La Orquesta Sinfonica de Salta, Argentina. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Washburn University, a tubist with Twisted Steel Tuba Quartet, a founding member of the Fountain City Brass Band, and Director of Orchestras and Assistant Band Director of Bands at Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs, MO.
Office: 785-670-3282
email: jamey.mitchell@washburn.edu