Welcome to the website of Dr. James A. Strain, Professor of Music at Northern Michigan University.
A versatile percussionist, pedagogue, author, composer and historian, Dr. Strain was recently awarded the 2018-2019 Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award by the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University.
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