Background
Stuart, James Fortier was born on December 22, 1928 in Baton Rouge. Son of Evander Morgan and Jeanne (Fortier) Stuart.
Stuart, James Fortier was born on December 22, 1928 in Baton Rouge. Son of Evander Morgan and Jeanne (Fortier) Stuart.
Bachelor of Music, Louisiana State University, 1950. Bachelor of Music Education, Louisiana State University, 1950. Master of Music, Louisiana State University, 1954.
Doctor of Music, University Rochester, 1968. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), College of Wooster, 2000.
Assistant professor voice, director opera Boston University. Also Boston Conservatory, 1964-1968. Professor music, director opera Kent (Ohio) State University, from 1968.
Founder, artistic director Kent Light Opera Company, from 1969, National Light Opera Company, from 1977, Ohio Light Opera Company, Wooster, from 1979. President Stuart Productions, Ltd., Cleveland, from 1974. Museum consultant International Hospitality Management, Inc., Cleveland, 1974.