Bio

James B. Scott (They/them) is a performer, collaborator, teacher, composer, and puzzle quality control technician. Notably they are a founding member of The Matchsticks Bassoon Quartet, a 501(c)3 nonprofit aiming to use their platform to advocate for a more equitable and inclusive present and future of classical music. One of James’ biggest goals as a performer is to help bring the music of traditionally underrepresented groups to the forefront and give their talents the recognition they deserve. Especially those who are non-binary or neurodivergent, as James can best speak to those experiences. 

They have been composing for most of their musical journey, using composition as a tool to aid their musical growth and understanding on the bassoon. Early on, their music was inspired by Japanese video game music and traditional Hawaiian songs as their musical journey began as a military transplant living on the island of Oahu. Today you can still find these influences present in James’ music in their use of modes and musical forms. 

James holds a Bachelors of Bassoon performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master's of Bassoon performance from Colorado State University.