KRAFT, Dr., James (USA)

Dr James Kraft holds degrees from Florida State University (BS), and Catholic University of America (MM, DMA). From 1976 to 2005 Dr. Kraft was a member of the National Symphony Orchestra trombone section. He has also performed as a trombonist, euphonium player and bass trumpeter with the New York Philharmonic, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, New Orleans Philharmonic, United States Navy Band, and the Eastern Music Festival. Formerly the Assistant Dean of the School of Music at Grace College, Dr. Kraft has taught trombone and euphonium at Catholic University of America, Howard University, American University, University of Maryland, Indiana Wesleyan University, Eastern Music Festival and MasterWorks Festival.