James Scott Irvine (born 30 December 1953) is a Canadian composer,[1] arranger, and tuba player[2] based in Owen Sound, Ontario.
His works have been recorded on a number of commercial releases, including CDs by Joan Watson, Jack Grunsky, the Canadian Chamber Ensemble, and the Berlin Philharmonic.
Irvine was a member of the Hannaford Street Silver Band with whom he performed, composed, and recorded for more than 20 years.
[7] Irvine performed as part of the Champagne Symphony Pops Orchestra in the "King of Swing" concert at Roy Thomson Hall in 2006.
Irvine married musician Joan Thelma Watson (1953–2015), who became the principal horn player of the Canadian Opera Orchestra (COC).