James Bates

James Bates (November 16, 1952 – April 4, 2014) was an American organist and conductor, especially of Early music and Baroque music. Born in Pittsburgh, Bates studied at the Susquehanna University and continued at the Yale School of Music where he focused on organ and choral conducting. He recorded several Bach cantatas with the ensemble Carolina Baroque. He served as an academic teacher at Salem College, Greensboro College, and Averett University. References American conductors (music) American male conductors (music) 1952 births 2014 deaths Musicians from Pittsburgh Susquehanna University alumni Yale School of Music alumni Classical musicians from Pennsylvania