James Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Alabama where he studied with Michael Dunn and a Masters of the Musical Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he studied with composer and performer, John Stevens. During his tenure at the University of Alabama Mr. Mitchell was a member of the award winning University of Alabama Tuba Quartet, a recipient of the I.T.E.A. Solo Tuba Artist Award at the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference in Minneapolis, MN, and a guest performer and soloist with the Jack Daniel's Silver Cornet Band.  While at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Mr. Mitchell assisted in studio instruction and enjoyed an active freelance career in the upper midwestern region. Most recently Mr. Mitchell was the Principal Tubist with La Orquesta Sinfonica de Salta in Salta, Argentina.  He is currently a tubist with the Twisted Steel Tuba Quartet, a member of the Fountain City Brass Band, and Director of Orchestras and Assistant Director of Bands at Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs, MO.