James Akins (tubist)
James Akins | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Classical |
| Instruments | Tuba, Native American flute |
| Education | Ohio State University (BM, MM) |
James Akins is an American tubist, music professor, and both a player and maker of Native American flutes.
Education
Akins studied the tuba with Ronald Bishop of the
Montreal Symphony, Fredrick Schaufele Jr. at Lakewood High School, and Robert LeBlanc of Ohio State University. He received his Bachelor of Music in 1978 and Master of Music
in 1982 from Ohio State University.
Career
Akins is associate professor of tuba and
masterclasses and recitals for high schools and colleges throughout the United States. He has also presented masterclasses with the Native American flute and is himself a flute maker. He has taught several tubists, including Carol Jantsch
as a beginner. His studio at Ohio State University is one of the largest in the country.
References
- ^ "Jim Akin's Class Into Craft". waking-spirit.com. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Press Room". 2011-07-25. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "Dent Eraser". NPR.org. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "James Akins | School of Music". 2010-07-29. Archived from the original on 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
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