James Bates (conductor)
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James Bates (November 16, 1952 – April 4, 2014) was an American organist and conductor, especially of Early music and Baroque music.[1]
Born in Pittsburgh,[1] Bates studied at the Susquehanna University and continued at the Yale School of Music where he focused on organ and choral conducting.[2] He recorded several Bach cantatas with the ensemble Carolina Baroque.[2] He served as an academic teacher at Salem College, Greensboro College, and Averett University.[1]
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- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Bates, Dr. James". Winston-Salem Journal. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "James Bates (Conductor)". bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
Categories:
- American conductors (music)
- American male conductors (music)
- 1952 births
- 2014 deaths
- Musicians from Pittsburgh
- Susquehanna University alumni
- Yale School of Music alumni
- Classical musicians from Pennsylvania