Background
Nichols, James Walker was born on January 23, 1929 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Verne Walker and Myrtle Olle Nichols.
Nichols, James Walker was born on January 23, 1929 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Verne Walker and Myrtle Olle Nichols.
Bachelor in Music Education, Northwestern University, 1952. Master of Music, Northwestern University, 1956.
Music teacher Earlville (Illinois) High School, 1952—1956, Torrance (California) High School, 1956—1959, Grossmont High School, La Mesa, 1959—1988, Traner School, Reno, 1991. Entertainment director San Diego Chargers, 1969—1990. Band director Southwest High School, 1994—2004.
Retired, 2004
Director Jimmy Nichols Jazz Band, Milwaukee, 1944—1950.
Member of National Education Association, American Society of Composers, California Teachers Association, Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (adjudicator, Gold award 2004).
Married Eileen Elizabeth Costa, August 15, 1959. Children: Barbara Pettijohn, Ruth Paredes, James, David, Mark.