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Dr. James A. Grymes is a Professor of Musicology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with affiliate appointments in the Department of History and the Holocaust, Genocide, & Human Rights Studies program. Renowned for his scholarship and teaching, he has received prestigious awards including the National Jewish Book Award and accolades from the American Musicological Society. His research focuses on Holocaust music history, Jewish cultural heritage, and music pedagogy, with a particular emphasis on Hungarian composer Ernst von Dohnányi’s resistance to Nazi persecution and Cold War-era challenges.
- Violins of Hope: Holocaust Music & Instrument Restoration
- Ernst von Dohnányi: Biography & Historical Context
- Music Pedagogy: Pop Culture Integration & Curriculum Reform
His publications span books, critical editions, and articles in journals like Acta Musicologica and Music Library Association Notes. Grymes mentors students who present at national conferences and pursue graduate studies. He has served as Department of Music Chair (2013–2018), expanding faculty diversity and creating new ensembles/degree programs.
Scientific Awards:
- National Jewish Book Award (2014)
- Faculty Citation for Scholarly Research (Florida State University)
- Multiple Teaching Awards (AMS, UNC Charlotte)
His recent book project Partisan Song explores Moshe Gildenman’s WWII resistance. Grymes actively contributes to public scholarship through media appearances (NYT, CNN) and leadership roles in musicology organizations.
