James Ray – Past Concerts

James Ray maintains an active and varied career as an educator, conductor, and violinist. He serves on the music faculty at Western Washington University, where he teaches coursework in instrumental music education and music theory, and directs the WWU String Sinfonia. He also coaches chamber music with the Bellingham Youth Chamber Players, and collaborates with violinist Monique Mead as co-founder and music director of the Olympic Strings Workshop. Dr. Ray’s previous experience includes 12 years as a school orchestra teacher – most recently as director of award-winning orchestras at Port Angeles High School.