James Cork

Mr. James Cork is from Kosciusko, MS, and has been teaching as a freelance color guard designer since 1997. James has worked with the Lafayette Bands since 2003 as an assistant director of bands and the director of the color guard program over the years. He has worked in the Pageantry of the Arts for over 25 years as a music educator, performer, band director, consultant, designer, and advocate for the Arts in high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools. James is also a freelance judge offering him the opportunity to judge band competitions, auditions, and winter guard throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. James has served as a Movement and General Effect judge for the Gulf Coast Judges Association and Central States Judges Association. James enjoys giving back to the band and guard community. James is also an alumnus of The Cavaliers Drum And Bugle Corps Color Guard.

James has a Bachelor's in Music Education, Master's in Music Education and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. James resides in Lafayette, LA, and works at Ovey Comeaux High School as an Assistant Principal; and spends his free time working with The Lafayette High Mighty Lion Band and Colorguard. His favorite quote is from Les Brown: It is important to surround yourself with people who lift you up, encourage you, share your vision, and inspire you