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Director of Musicmusicstakalamazoo.orgJames J. Richardson is a Catholic composer, organist, music engraver, photographer, graphic designer, francophile, and family man. James obtained his Master’s Degree in Organ Performance from the American Organ Institute at the University of Oklahoma, under Dr. John Schwandt, and his Bachelor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance at DePauw University under Dr. Carla Edwards. He completed additional studies with Jean Gallard, titular organist of the Cathédral de Beauvais, whilst living in Paris. James has studied Organ, Voice, Conducting, Harpsichord, and Trombone, and has participated in choral tours in China and Austria. He has been in ministry since 2007, serving multiple congregations (notably, the National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague, in Prague, OK) and has been a full-time director since 2018. His musical interests particularly focus on Gregorian Chant, Renaissance Polyphony, and German Baroque & French Romantic organ repertoire. He also enjoys reading the writings of the Saints (particularly the mystics) as well as other theological works. He is married to Katie and they share three beautiful children: Anthony, Claire, and Nicole.
James is also the founder and editor of "Serviam Scores", an apostolate dedicated to spreading beautiful sacred music and free practice resources for church choirs. You can find out more about James and his ministry by visiting PsalliteDomino.com.
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