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. James’ trumpet teachers/mentors include Charles Schlueter and Peter Chapman (both of the Boston Symphony), Nello Salza (Soloist). James earned his Bachelor of Music at the University of Iowa and studied with trumpet artist David Greenhoe.
James has performed at many music festivals including Eastern Music Festival, Interlochen, Ash-Lawn Highland Opera Festival, Operafestival di Roma.
James’s orchestral and operatic experience include the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Northshore Philharmonic, Operafestival di Roma (Italy), Ash-Lawn Highland Opera (Virginia), and appearances with the opera companies of Harvard, New England Conservatory, and Dartmouth.
James currently performs in many church services as a soloist, chamber music and orchestral concerts, and with worship teams across the USA.
James performs on and teaches the Shofar (the trumpet of the bible). He also leads his own Shofar Workshops across the country.
Trumpet of Glory Ministries and the Knabe Family
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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