James Michael Ching

Background

Ching, James Michael was born on September 29, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Education

Bachelor suma cum laude, Duke U., 1980.

Career

Pianist, composer, Houston Opera Studio, 1980-1981; music administrator, Florida Grand Opera, 1981-1985; music director, Triangle Opera Theatre, 1987-1988; assistant to director, Virginia Opera, 1989-1991; associate artistic director, Virginia Opera, 1991-1992; artistic director, Opera Memphis, Tennessee, since 1992.

Achievements

• James Michael Ching has been listed as a notable Artistic director opera company by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Phi Beta Kappa.