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Playing Violins

Composer/Arranger

James has a large catalogue of original and arranged works for many ensembles in many different styles and genres.

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Blue Skies

This Irving Berlin tune, written in 1926, is given new life with an arrangement for SATB voices and jazz trio (piano, bass & drums).

Someone to Watch Over Me

This acapella SATB arrangement of the beloved Gershwin tune was arranged in celebration of the songs 100 year anniversary.

Shine On!

An original carol/song for solstice, celebrating the light that we bring in the darkest time of the year. Available for SATB (simplified or advanced) plus versions for piano 2-hands and 4-hands.

I Wonder as I Wander

A modern arrangement of the the traditional Appalachian carol for SATB choir, piano, string quartet, oboe and percussion.

Scottish Blessing

The words of a 12th century Scottish blessing are brought to life in this new composition for a cappella SATB choir.

Green Grow the Rushes, Oh

A traditional children's counting song is given new life in this arrangement for SATB choir, piano and pipes.

Joy to the World

This beloved holiday carol comes to life with this fresh arrangment for SATB choir, piano and handbells. Handbell parts are available by request.

It Had to Be Your Fascinating Rhythm

It had to be your fascinating rhythm
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This piece features a whimsical mash-up of two beloved tunes from the Great American Song Book, "It Had to be You" and "Fascinatin' Rhythm" here arranged for SATB and chamber orchestra. Orchestral parts are available by request.

May the Circle be Unbroken

A unique arrangement of the classical song for SATB choir, piano 4-hands and tamborine. Arranged for the Solaris Vocal Ensemble's 10th anniversary celebration.

One Day

In November of 2022, three Vermont choirs came together in Stetson Studio One at the Vermont Public studios to record new works and old favorite in an event called "One Day: A Choral Celebration of Hope." James' work "One Day" was the finale of entire event; a setting of an original poem arranged for SATB choir, flute, oboe, trumpet, cello, piano 4-hands and percussion. The video begins with James reading the poem before the piece is performed.

The Brain is Wider Than the Sky

In May of 2022, the Solaris Vocal Ensemble featured James' dynamic setting of Emily Dickinson's "The Brain is Wider Than The Sky" for SATB choir, piano and cello.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

In their 2021 holiday recording project the Solaris Vocal Ensemble recorded two of James' arrangements of beloved Christmas carols. The first is a jazzy, eclectic reimagining of "Hark the Harold Angels Sing" featuring SATB choir, flute and piano 4 hands.

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

The second of James' pieces featured on the album is a quiet reflective arrangement of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" for SATB choir and harp. 

We Will Be Free

James composed the piece "We Will Be Free" for the Solaris Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Dawn Willis. "We Will Be Free" was written in the Spring of 2020 at the beginning of the global Covid19 pandemic and was undertaken as a virtual choir project by the ensemble.

In December of 2019, James was awarded the first Robert DeCormier Choral Composition Award for his original piece "Restoration Chorus" with lyrics by Allison Roark, James' partner. The piece was commissioned in memory of Robert DeCormier who passed away in 2017. The premiere took place at the Vermont ACDA Madrigal Festival in Burlington, VT performed by a large combined choir of students from schools all across the state.

Higher - SensationJames Stewart & Isaac Klein
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The SkyJames Stewart & Isaac Klein
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Legend of the Word/Voice is an original rock musical that James has been writing for several years with lyricist and book writer Isaac Klein. It is a hero's journey through the trials of growing up and tells of the risks involved in finding your own voice.

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