An instructor and arranger, James has served music organizations across the U.S. His growing interest in indoor percussion activities led him to found, direct, and co-design the WGI Independent A percussion ensemble, Craven, which earned a Bronze Medal at the WGI World Championships under his direction.
Additionally, under his leadership, the Northern Nash High School percussion program in Rocky Mount, NC, received a gold medal at the 2011 Atlantic Indoor Association Championships, won their class at the 2012 Spartanburg WGI Regional, earned silver medals at the 2012 and 2013 Atlantic Indoor Association Championships, and performed at the 2013 NC Day of Percussion East.