James Moore

Artist Statement

I am a composer, guitarist, and bandleader committed to an integrated musical practice that encompasses composition, performance, improvisation, and collaborative work. In addition to writing concert music, I lead my own ensembles and perform as a solo, chamber, and orchestral musician. I also contribute to an array of contemporary theater, dance, and multimedia projects. Drawing from my experiences as a performer, in my own compositions I aim to give agency to the players involved and to cultivate a collaborative development process. I enjoy assembling unique ensembles that combine artists across genres, carefully considering each musician’s skillset and employing a range of strategies using notation, improvisation, and learned music.

ames Moore performs his guitar concerto "Sleep is Shattered" with Chicago Symphony Orchestra's MusicNOW, 5.23.22

Bio

James Moore is a guitarist, composer, and bandleader who has earned the titles of “local electric guitar hero” by Time Out New York and "model new music citizen" by The New York Times. James enjoys an active career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer, and collaborates with an eclectic community of artists in a range of music, theater, dance, and multimedia projects. He is a founding member of the raucous electric guitar quartet Dither, the whimsical acoustic group The Hands Free, and the sloppy-math/avant-grunge rock band Forever House.

www.jamesmoore.com