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Classical trumpeter, James Ackley, is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and an internationally acclaimed trumpet solo artist with numerous appearances that have included orchestras, wind ensembles and chamber groups that have spanned the globe. Ackley has frequently performed as a recitalist throughout North America, South America, and Europe. On a tour through Venezuela, critics described him as "one of the best trumpet players in the world." The Hartford Courante described him as, "a true artist” and the Free Times called James “one of the nation’s top trumpeters.” James Ackley is currently under Andes International Management.
Ackley received his B.M. from Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music and his M.M. from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Former teachers include Michael Sachs (Cleveland Orchestra), James Darling (Cleveland Orchestra), Mary Squire (Ohio CHamber Orchestra) and Eugene Blee (Cincinnati Symphony). Currently, Ackley is Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of South Carolina School of Music after holding the same position at the University of Connecticut for six years prior. Formerly principal trumpet and soloist of the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, Ackley has previously held positions as principal trumpet with other orchestras throughout Mexico, the United States and South America. Since 2007, he holds the position of principal trumpet with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, an orchestra he has already performed with as soloist on various occasions, most recently performing F.J. Haydn’s coveted Concerto for Trumpet in Eb during the 2008-2009 Masterworks program. During the 2009-2010 season, he is also the acting principal trumpet of the South Carolina Philharmonic.
Ackley has had the opportunity to work with musicians such as Francisco Rettig, Enrique de Patron, Placido Domingo, Fito Paez, Eddie Martinez, Arturo Marquez, Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon, James Levine, Zubin Mehta, Leonard Bernstein, Christoph Eschenbach, Louis Lane, Jesus Lopez-Cobos, and JahJa Ling, among others. He has collaborated with notable modern composers such as Karim Al-Zand (Concertino for Trumpet and Orchestra), Robert J. Bradshaw (Sonata for Trumpet & the Opera .Gabriel) and Cherilee Wadsworth-Walker (Suite for Unaccompanied Trumpet); performing Bradshaw's Sonata at the 2004 International Trumpet Guild Conference (recorded on his Recital Music for Trumpet album) and Al-Zand's Concertino at Carnegie Hall. Ackley has appeared as a guest artist on the "Music for Everyone" program of the Bogotá Philharmonic and on several national television programs in the countries of the U.S., Colombia, Paraguay, Venezuela, Ecuador and Mexico. He has recorded with several orchestras, most notably the Grammy Award winning Bogotá Philharmonic, as well as numerous television, radio and movie scores. His two solo recordings, Recital Music for Trumpet (2007 Claronade Records) and Lirico Latino: songs for trumpet (2008 MSR Classics) have both received critical acclaim. As a founding member of Tromba Mundi, an exciting new trumpet ensemble, they have just released their first CD under the MSR Classics label (2009). He is currently working on yet another recording project for trumpet & organ.
Ackley received his B.M. from Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music and his M.M. from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Former teachers include Michael Sachs (Cleveland Orchestra), James Darling (Cleveland Orchestra), Mary Squire (Ohio CHamber Orchestra) and Eugene Blee (Cincinnati Symphony). Currently, Ackley is Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of South Carolina School of Music after holding the same position at the University of Connecticut for six years prior. Formerly principal trumpet and soloist of the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, Ackley has previously held positions as principal trumpet with other orchestras throughout Mexico, the United States and South America. Since 2007, he holds the position of principal trumpet with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, an orchestra he has already performed with as soloist on various occasions, most recently performing F.J. Haydn’s coveted Concerto for Trumpet in Eb during the 2008-2009 Masterworks program. During the 2009-2010 season, he is also the acting principal trumpet of the South Carolina Philharmonic.
Ackley has had the opportunity to work with musicians such as Francisco Rettig, Enrique de Patron, Placido Domingo, Fito Paez, Eddie Martinez, Arturo Marquez, Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon, James Levine, Zubin Mehta, Leonard Bernstein, Christoph Eschenbach, Louis Lane, Jesus Lopez-Cobos, and JahJa Ling, among others. He has collaborated with notable modern composers such as Karim Al-Zand (Concertino for Trumpet and Orchestra), Robert J. Bradshaw (Sonata for Trumpet & the Opera .Gabriel) and Cherilee Wadsworth-Walker (Suite for Unaccompanied Trumpet); performing Bradshaw's Sonata at the 2004 International Trumpet Guild Conference (recorded on his Recital Music for Trumpet album) and Al-Zand's Concertino at Carnegie Hall. Ackley has appeared as a guest artist on the "Music for Everyone" program of the Bogotá Philharmonic and on several national television programs in the countries of the U.S., Colombia, Paraguay, Venezuela, Ecuador and Mexico. He has recorded with several orchestras, most notably the Grammy Award winning Bogotá Philharmonic, as well as numerous television, radio and movie scores. His two solo recordings, Recital Music for Trumpet (2007 Claronade Records) and Lirico Latino: songs for trumpet (2008 MSR Classics) have both received critical acclaim. As a founding member of Tromba Mundi, an exciting new trumpet ensemble, they have just released their first CD under the MSR Classics label (2009). He is currently working on yet another recording project for trumpet & organ.
Ackley maintains an active performance schedule, performing solo recitals, concerts and clinics throughout the U.S. and abroad. He is often seen as a judge for the National Trumpet Competition and sits on the board of directors of the International Trumpet Guild. His musical arrangements are exclusively published under the editorial visages of Cimarron Music Press and AK Brass Press.
James Ackley is a Yamaha Performing Artist, performing exclusively on Yamaha trumpets. James joined the Yamaha team in 2008.
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During a Rehearsal at Carnegie Hall.
Karim Al-Zand’s Concertino
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