James Knabe has performed throughout the USA as a Trumpet Soloist, Chamber and Orchestral Musician, and Christian Worship Artist.
James Knabe Biography
James earned his Master of Music Degree at The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA and Bachelor of Music at the University of Iowa. James’ trumpet teachers include Charles Schlueter and Peter Chapman (both of the Boston Symphony), Nello Salza (Soloist) and David Greenhoe.
James has performed as a soloist in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Rome. He has performed at many music festivals including Eastern Music Festival, Interlochen, Ash-Lawn Highland Opera Festival, and Operafestival di Roma.
James’s orchestral and opera orchestra experience include the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra (IA), Northshore Philharmonic (MA), Operafestival di Roma (Italy), Ash-Lawn Highland Opera (VA), and with the opera companies of Harvard, New England Conservatory, and Dartmouth.
James currently performs as a soloist, a chamber/orchestral musician, and as a worship artist in churches across the USA.
James is playing the solo trumpet part with the orchestra on “The Trumpet Shall Sound” from Handel’s Messiah with the Rockford Choral Union and Orchestra.
James playing “Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone” at a church service in Pennsylvania.
James performs on and teaches the Shofar (the trumpet of the bible). He also leads his own Shofar Workshops across the country. He has a full online shofar mastery course along with a online zoom coaching available.
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“Out of the blue I felt Abba’s leading to learn to sound the shofar. No great surprise, He had someone already lined up to teach me! I have gone from being able to elicit NOTHING from the shofar, to making a sound like an ailing elephant, to actually sounding the shofar with clarity and power. I have been able to take in person lessons with James, and via zoom. They have all helped me grow in my abilities. James passion and commitment to honoring our Father and sharing his skills is tangible - enjoy the journey! ”
“Don’t miss this God given opportunity to learn how to play the shofar! The Shofar Workshop taught by James Knabe will meet you at any level. The shofar is a very special instrument- it is God’s instrument! James makes everyone feel welcome and encourages us as we learn together. He gives insightful Biblical background on the shofar. James provides helpful advice to be able to play the shofar effectively for the glory of God!”
Trumpet of Glory Ministries
Since 2012 The Knabe’s have been working together in ministry around the country. They share music and message focused to living a genuine life of faith and trust in God.
The Knabe’s Message is that everyone can experience the incredible life of faith through a powerful relationship with Jesus Christ.
Through this life of faith you will see transformation and miracles in your life!
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