Academic Background?
Having graduated from the University of New Hampshire in the spring of 2012 Benjamin earned a B.A. Vocal Music Performance degree. In the spring of 2018 he was accepted into the graduate program at Boston University for a M.A. Sacred Music Pipe Organ degree but decided the timing was not right and declined the pursuit, as he would be starting his family soon getting married that summer 2018.
Career Background?
Benjamin was the Director of Sacred Music at St. Andre Bessette Parish in Laconia NH for almost 10 years (2012 as a staff accompanist, 2013-2022 as director). He also was the music teacher at two NH Diocesan Catholic schools during that time at Holy Trinity School PK-8 in Laconia and St. Benedict Academy PK-6 in Manchester. Additionally he had a thriving private music studio named "Benjamin's Music Studio" teaching piano, voice, and guitar to 35+ students putting on annual Christmas & Spring recitals through the years and sharing his love and passion for music with kids of all ages. Benjamin also played live "cocktail piano" weekly at Fratello's Italian Restaurant for over 10 years (2010-2022) providing entertainment and dinner music as guests dined with a vast and diverse repertoire ranging from Classical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, etc.
Currently...
Benjamin is the Diocesan Director of Sacred Music & Organist/Choirmaster for St. Peter Cathedral in the Diocese of Marquette, Michigan. He resides there in the Upper Peninsula with his lovely wife Hannah and they have two daughters. Benjamin and Hannah are on fire for their Catholic faith and love sharing the joy of Jesus with everyone they meet!
Having graduated from the University of New Hampshire in the spring of 2012 Benjamin earned a B.A. Vocal Music Performance degree. In the spring of 2018 he was accepted into the graduate program at Boston University for a M.A. Sacred Music Pipe Organ degree but decided the timing was not right and declined the pursuit, as he would be starting his family soon getting married that summer 2018.
Career Background?
Benjamin was the Director of Sacred Music at St. Andre Bessette Parish in Laconia NH for almost 10 years (2012 as a staff accompanist, 2013-2022 as director). He also was the music teacher at two NH Diocesan Catholic schools during that time at Holy Trinity School PK-8 in Laconia and St. Benedict Academy PK-6 in Manchester. Additionally he had a thriving private music studio named "Benjamin's Music Studio" teaching piano, voice, and guitar to 35+ students putting on annual Christmas & Spring recitals through the years and sharing his love and passion for music with kids of all ages. Benjamin also played live "cocktail piano" weekly at Fratello's Italian Restaurant for over 10 years (2010-2022) providing entertainment and dinner music as guests dined with a vast and diverse repertoire ranging from Classical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, etc.
Currently...
Benjamin is the Diocesan Director of Sacred Music & Organist/Choirmaster for St. Peter Cathedral in the Diocese of Marquette, Michigan. He resides there in the Upper Peninsula with his lovely wife Hannah and they have two daughters. Benjamin and Hannah are on fire for their Catholic faith and love sharing the joy of Jesus with everyone they meet!
“I love sharing my experience of music whenever I can. Music is something all humans can relate to so I am always super excited to connect with students in both a classroom setting as well as one on one to help them become not just better musicians but better human beings and well-rounded individuals. Through an immersion in the arts & culture it is my goal to help foster in them a sense of how to understand & perceive music so as to gain an appreciation of how this gift from God can break down social, emotional, and spiritual barriers bringing us closer together as human beings across the globe.” -Benjamin
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