New Hire: James Hicks, Towson University

James Hicks is the Adjunct Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Towson University. He began serving in this role in September 2017. At Towson, James teaches private lessons and master classes, performs with the faculty brass quintet, and conducts the Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble. James is the principal tuba of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. and performs with the United States Navy Band Brass Quintet and the United States Navy Band Tuba Quartet. He has also performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and many other prestigious ensembles. In addition to his work at Towson, James has presented lectures at various universities and international conferences. From 2015-2017, he served on the Board of Directors for ITEA and has written or assisted with several articles for the journal. James received a B.M. from the University of Georgia and an M.M. from DePaul University. His primary teachers include David Zerkel, Floyd Cooley, and Gene Pokorny.