James Grass

James Grass is a fourth-year saxophone performance major at UNC Greensboro, formerly serving as the principal saxophonist in the UNCG Wind Ensemble, performing in Jazz Ensemble 2, and current Tenor saxophonist in the UNCG Cardinal Saxophone Quartet. 

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

A gifted soloist, Grass has played works like the Albright Sonata, Creston Concerto, Bozza Concertino, Desenclos Quator, and Ibert Concertino, 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.