James Myles
Saxophonist : Composer : Educator
About Me:

James Myles, the Seattle-based saxophonist and composer has performed with such groups as The Youth Orchestra of the Americas, Chelsea Symphony, MSM Orchestra, TACTUS, Manhattan Saxophone Quartet, Face the Music, and Cascade Symphony Orchestra. He has worked under the batons of such conductors as Valery Gergeiv, H. Robert Reynolds, Carlos Miguel Prieto, and David Gilbert. As a new music performer, he has been involved with many premieres by such composers as John Lissauer, Hayes Biggs, and Walter Hartley. In addition, he is an active composer, whose music has been heard in such venues as Seattle Symphony’s Benaroya Hall, John C. Borden Auditorium, Greenfield Hall, and Pforzheimer Hall

In addition to concert saxophone playing, James keeps himself active with all types of music. From R&B to Indie, from Big Band to Brass Band, James’ musical projects are as diverse as they come. When he’s not playing, he stays active as an educator - teaching a full studio of private students and regularly giving clinics across the state.

Students after performing at Evening of Saxophones
Students after performing at Evening of Saxophones.
Joe G. and James after 2019 State Solo and Ensemble
Joe G. and James after 2019 State Solo and Ensemble.

Student Achievements:

  1. State Contests:
  2. "I", 2021 UHSAA State Solo and Ensemble, Alto Saxophone Solo (performances not placed)
  3. 2nd Place, 2019 WMEA State Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  4. 1st Place, 2018 WMEA State Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  5. 2nd Place, 2017 WMEA State Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  6. 3rd Place, 2016 WMEA State Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  7. 2nd Place, 2015 WMEA State Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  1. Regional Contests:
  2. 1st Place, 2022 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  3. 1st Alternate, 2022 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  4. "I", 2021 UHSAA Region Instrumental Solo and Ensemble, Alto Saxophone Solo
  5. 1st Place, "I+", 2020 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  6. 1st Place, 2019 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  7. 1st Alternate, 2019 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  8. 1st Alternate, 2019 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  9. 2nd Alternate, 2019 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  10. 1st Alternate, 2019 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  11. 2nd Alternate, 2019 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  12. 1st Place, 2018 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  13. 1st Alternate, 2018 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  14. 2nd Alternate, 2018 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  15. 1st Alternate, 2018 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Small Woodwind Ensemble
  16. 1st Place, "I+", 2017 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  17. 2nd Alternate, 2017 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  18. 1st Place, 2016 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  19. 1st Place, 2015 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  20. 1st Place, 2015 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  21. 1st Place, 2015 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  22. 1st Place, 2014 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo
  23. 1st Place, 2014 MPMEA Solo and Ensemble, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone Solo
  24. 1st Alternate, 2013 SKMEA Solo and Ensemble, Soprano/Alto Saxophone Solo