James O'Gara

Education

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  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

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  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