Kevin James

Kevin James serves as the Education Director at the American Composers Orchestra since 2010, focusing on enhancing education in NYC's public schools by leveraging the talents of world-class composers. Additionally, Kevin is the Founding Director of Arts and Learning Initiatives, a consultancy that operates at the crossroads of the arts, education, and social services. As a composer and performer with a freelance career starting in 1988, Kevin remains a prominent figure in the New York new music scene, recognized for works such as the "Vanishing Languages Project" and "Guerrilla Fanfare." A recipient of the Japan US Creative Artist Fellowship in 2009, Kevin expanded cultural perspectives through research in Australia and Japan. Previously, as the Director of Arts Learning at the Police Athletic League, Kevin developed several innovative programs that received acclaim. Kevin holds an M.Music in Composition/Performance from Brooklyn College and a dual BofM/BA in Music and Philosophy from DePauw University.