Deception

Ben's orchestral composition, Deception, won first place in the 2013 Susanville Symphony Composition Competition, American Composers Category. It was also selected for performance at the UC Davis Music and Words festival in 2015.

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Reconnecting for Orchestra

Reconnecting was originally scored for Drum Circle and Orchestra. Because of the restrictions presented by the unique instrumentation, Ben created this version for Orchestra.

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Spark for String Quartet

"Spark" for String Quartet was commissioned by The Gaurden State Philharmonic who premiered the work in April 2022.

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Catalyst for Chamber Orchestra

Catalyst was commissioned by Symphony Number One and premiered at Tedx MidAtlantic. In 2024 the piece was revised with new orchestration.

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Gift

A concert suite from the film GIFT for Piano Trio and electronics.

PLAY Gift for Piano Trio and Electronics

July 4th Compositions

These compositions for Orchestra are a great way to celebrate America's Independence. They have all appeared on programs for July 4th concerts.

PLAY American Frontier

PLAY Walk of Champions

PLAY Declaration (MIDI)

American Identity

Music from the short film American Identity. Two Army Officers, best friends since childhood, and their families' lives are changed forever by the events of 9/11.

PLAY American Identity Track 1

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PLAY American Identity Track 4

Cinematic Orchestral Adventures

"Cinematic Orchestral Adventures" is a collection of epic orchestral action/adventure scores and dramatic inspirational themes ideal for trailers, promos, and advertising.

PLAY Fantastical Journey

PLAY The Last Warrior

PLAY Breaking the Code

Souled Out Comedy

Souled Out Comedy is a glimpse into the lives of stand-up comics Rick Younger, Wali Collins, Dean Edwards, Leighann Lord, Marc Theobald and Mike Yard.

PLAY Souled Out Comedy

Broadway's Finest

Broadway's Finest is a diverting story about three struggling men who impersonate New York City under cover cops and chase down a notorious drug dealer in order to create their own cutting edge police drama.

PLAY Broadway's Finest Track 1

PLAY Broadway's Finest Track 2

PLAY Broadway's Finest Track 3

PLAY Broadway's Finest Track 4

Once Brothers

A hunted man flees New York for rural North Carolina where his only hope for survival lies with an old friend.

PLAY Once Brothers Track 1

PLAY Once Brothers Track 2

PLAY Once Brothers Track 3

Quality of Mercy

A distinguished, solitary man. A beautiful, mysterious woman. A chance meeting in a Greenwich Village espresso bar. Starring Mary Louise Parker and John Avner this award winning short had a two-year run on HBO.

PLAY Quality of Mercy Track 1

PLAY Quality of Mercy Track 2

PLAY Quality of Mercy Track 3

Guitars Unplugged

"Guitars Unplugged" celebrates the history of American roots and folk music showcasing varied musical styles like that of Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Joan Baez, and contemporary folksters like Cat Power.

PLAY Guitars Unplugged Track 1

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PLAY Guitars Unplugged Track 3