James O'Gara

James O'Gara

Fine Arts Recruiter

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  • About me

    Adjunct Lecturer of Electronic Music

  • Education

    • Greensboro College

      1993 - 2000
      Bachelor’s Degree Mathematics and Music Performance (Guitar) Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Harold Hutson Award Omicron Delta Kappa Resident Assistant Student Christian Fellowship, President 2 years

    • Purchase College, SUNY

      2002 - 2004
      Master’s Degree Studio Composition 4.0

      Studio composition at Purchase College prepares talented and ambitious young writers in the craft of musical composition, especially in the recorded media.Purchase College is home to one of the oldest, largest, and best collegiate programs in this musical area. The hallmarks of studio composition are:hands-on studio experiencethorough training in conventional and unconventional musicsmall-group study with professional writersa working community of artistic… Show more Studio composition at Purchase College prepares talented and ambitious young writers in the craft of musical composition, especially in the recorded media.Purchase College is home to one of the oldest, largest, and best collegiate programs in this musical area. The hallmarks of studio composition are:hands-on studio experiencethorough training in conventional and unconventional musicsmall-group study with professional writersa working community of artistic peersa tradition of success in our alumniIn order to graduate, all graduate studio composers write and produce two master’s recitals. These can be either recorded, reviewed in score form, or performed live. Studio composition at Purchase features close associations with both a renowned classical conservatory and a vibrant jazz studies program, and also functions closely with studio production, and collaborative accomplishment between these two programs is typical in classes, concerts, and recording sessions. Show less

  • Experience

    • Greensboro College

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
      Fine Arts Recruiter
    • O'Gara Muscular Therapy

      Jan 2009 - now
      Muscular Therapist

      O’GARA MUSCULAR THERAPYPain ManagementCarpal Tunnel TreatmentSports MassageChair Massage"Muscular Therapy is derived from massage therapy, but is focused entirely on the “therapy” aspect. There is no aromatherapy or energy work involved. Muscular Therapy’s primary focus is the relief of pain, treatment of soft tissue injuries and relaxation.

    • Greensboro College

      Aug 2013 - now
      Adjunct Lecturer

      Teaching MIDI I & II, and Studio Keyboard and Production I, II, III, IV, V, VI

    • North Carolina A&T State University

      Aug 2014 - May 2021
      Adjunct Lecturer - Electronic Music

      I teach the following classes:Introduction to MIDIMusic Technology for the 21st CenturyElectronic MusicElectronic Music SynthesisHistory of Electronic MusicElectronic Music CompositionMusic Theory IMusic Theory IIMusic Theory IIIMusic Theory IVForm & Analysis

  • Licenses & Certifications