About Mr. Brewer:

James Brewer, originally from Charlotte, NC, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Elon University and his Master of Music Degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  After graduating UNCG, Mr. Brewer served as the Director of Bands at Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, NC for seven years where he was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2016 and also served as Director of Bands at Georgia Military Prep School in Milledgeville, GA for two years.  He has taught band at all levels from Beginning to Advanced, as well as Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band, and AP Music Theory. Mr. Brewer also taught private tuba lessons as an Adjunct Professor of Music at Elon University for several years and has taught courses at Augusta University's Summer Music Camp. He continues to perform on Tuba including performances with local Churches, various Brass Ensembles, the Aiken Civic Orchestra, the Augusta Symphony, and the Augusta Choral Society. Mr. Brewer currently resides in Augusta, GA as Director of Bands at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School where he was awarded 2023 Richmond County School System High School Band Director of the Year. His ensembles consistently receive superior ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluation and perform in various festivals and competitions across various states.

Courses Taught:

- Beginning Band (Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion)

- Concert Band (Intermediate)

- Intermediate Percussion Ensemble

- Symphonic Band (Advanced)

- Ethnic Drums Ensemble

- Jazz Combo

- Advanced Instrumental Techniques