James Grass

James Grass is a third-year saxophone performance major at UNC Greensboro, currently serving as the principal saxophonist in the UNCG Wind Ensemble, performing in Jazz Ensemble 2, and alto saxophonist in the UNCG Premiere Saxophone Quartet. 

Originally from Burke, Virginia, he studied under MSG Matthew Carmichael throughout high school.  Now in college under the instruction of Dr. Steve Stusek, Grass is dedicated to mastering his craft and capturing as many performance opportunities as possible.

A gifted soloist, Grass has played works like the Creston Concerto, Bozza Concertino, Desenclos Quator, and Oriental by Masanori Katoh, among others. Alongside his studies, Grass is developing a private lesson studio, aiming to teach saxophonists of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. Grass plans to pursue a master’s in saxophone performance while auditioning for military premiere bands and growing his teaching studio.