James is a London-based clarinettist and enjoys a varied international performing career. James majors in performing with orchestras across the UK and has regularly appeared as Guest Principal with ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Performing extensively in London with these and other orchestras, James has been fortunate to tour around the world to the USA, Europe and Japan.

As a recipient of the Musician’s Company Award and ‘Making Music’s’ Philip and Dorothy Green Young Artist Award, James has been invited to perform solo recitals and concertos for some of the UK’s most established music clubs and amateur orchestras, taking him all over the country to such places as Dolgellau, Snowdonia all the way to Penzance, Cornwall. 

James is a proponent of contemporary music performance and has enjoyed working alongside many of the foremost current and upcoming composers. Having recently joined as a member of Ensemble Renard, a group committed to presenting new music, he looks forward to developing this passion and interest further. Previous to this, key highlights have been being selected for the highly acclaimed Aspen Contemporary Ensemble for AMFS 2019 and premiering a new solo work by Gareth Moorcraft for the 200 Pieces series commissioned by the Royal Academy of Music, London.

As a recent graduate of the Academy, James is very grateful to the ABRSM, Countess of Munster Musical Trust, Help Musicians UK and the Worshipful Company for having generously supported his postgraduate studies with the ‘Home Postgraduate Scholarship’, ‘Derek Butler’, ‘Harrison’ and ‘Musician’s Company’ Awards respectively.