James Weeks

James Weeks is Associate Professor of Composition at Durham University's Department of Music. A composer-conductor specializing in new music, he has released multiple portrait albums and written for leading ensembles including London Sinfonietta, Quatuor Bozzini, and EXAUDI (which he co-founded in 2002).

His research explores experimental composition techniques including microtonality, modular structures, and vocal innovation. Works often engage with spatial acoustics, Renaissance influences, and text-sound relationships. Notable cycles include the South London Harmonies series and Primo Libro microtonal madrigals.

Publications show consistent exploration of instrumental/vocal possibilities, with recent focus on landscape evocation and flexible ensemble formats. Earlier work includes electronic integration and conceptual approaches. He maintains strong performance practice connections through EXAUDI and guest conducting.

His pedagogical approach emphasizes experimental practices and amateur engagement through organizations like CoMA (Contemporary Music for All), for whom he edits experimental vocal collections.