He is recognized as an arts advocate and fundraiser through his efforts to promote the importance of the arts in education. In 2012, his new musical arrangement of Miami University's Alma Mater was performed in Carnegie Hall. In 2013, Lentini received a Career Achievement Award in the Field of Music from Wayne State University. In May, 2013, he was named as the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Oakland University in Rochester, MI. In 2020, he was named as president of Molloy College. Publications and recordings His works are published by Mel Bay, Editorial de Musica Española Contemporanea, Acoma Editions, Doberman-Yppan, and the Society of Composers, Inc. Recordings appear on the Navona, Naxos, Capstone, and CRS recording labels. References Other sources James Michael Floyd, Composers in the Classroom. Scarecrow Press, 2011. Raymond Tuttle, "James Lentini: Building One's Own Audience." Fanfare Magazine, Nov-Dec 2010, pp. 110–118. Retrieved through EBSCO Host Connection, Nov 2, 2012. Michael Cameron, "Lentini, Orchestra Hall Suite." Fanfare Magazine, Nov-Dec 2010, pp. 118–119. Retrieved through EBSCO Host Connection, Nov 2, 2012. Mark Stryker, "Winning Music, Strong Recordings." The Detroit Free Press, October 24, 2010. Laima, James Lentini-Chamber Music, WRUV Reviews, September 7, 2010. Christopher Davis, "Monday Motivation: James Lentini." September 6, 2010. . Retrieved June 5, 2011. Steve Hicken, "College Town." Sequenza 21/, August 12, 2010. Bryce Rankin, Society of Composers, Inc, Grand Designs. Rev. of James Lentini's Music for Brass. 21st Century Music, May, 2000, pg. 34. Mark Stryker, "Composers Infuse Music with Electronic Sounds." The Detroit Free Press, February 12, 1999. External links Allmusic Bio for James Lentini James Lentini Radio at Pandora Internet Radio Comcast Newsmakers Television Interview The Rawlins Piano Trio, Opposites Attract by James Lentini, Azica Records WGUC Radio Playlist: James Lentini, solo guitar WCPE Radio Playlist: James Lentini's "Montage" "The Four Seasons" by James Lentini published by Mel Bay Naxos American Classics, James Lentini, Chamber Music Capstone Recordings, James Lentini, Music for Brass CRS Recordings, "Montage" recorded by the St. Clair Trio James Lentini Wins XV Andrés Segovia Composition Competition (listed in history of the competition) " Westward Voyage" for solo guitar by James Lentini published by EMEC (SEEMSA), Spain “Concerto for Guitar and Strings” by James Lentini, published by Doberman-Yppan 1958 births Living people 20th-century classical composers American male classical composers American classical composers 21st-century classical composers Miami University faculty Wayne State University faculty American classical guitarists American