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("So what do you do?")
I am a pianist and composer offering the following musical services:
Music Education
To see and hear work by my students (and download lesson materials), visit the students page.
Piano Performance (using sheet music as well as improvising)
Sheet Music
a transcription is a literal, precise music notation of what occurs in a recording
an arrangement is an adaptation of musical content--usually a transcription--for a different instrument or ensemble)
a composition is a new piece created from original material, usually commissioned for a specific instrument or ensemble
Custom Audio
Testimonials from Previous Clients and Collaborators
"Ben uses his amazing talents at OCC, arranging the music to showcase all of our groups individually while joining them together into a cohesive group. He is patient with each person as he practices with them, encouraging them to do their best. He is flexible and creative, regularly giving words of encouragement as we work through challenging pieces of music. Working with Ben has pushed me towards being a better musician. His beautiful playing has been an inspiration to those who listen."
- June Foster, Music Director at Orchard Covenant Church
"Ben has worked with my students in the violin studio at UMass for the past several years, accompanying countless lessons, studio performances, master classes, and recitals in a wide range and a large volume of repertoire. His thorough preparation, exceptionally collegial attitude, and thoughtful musicianship served as a model of professionalism for the studio. He is well-known in our part of the world as a valued collaborator and has played a key role in some of the most meaningful musical experiences my students have had. We were very lucky to have had him these past few years."
- Elizabeth Chang, Professor of Violin at UMass Amherst, Violin and Viola Teacher for the Juilliard School Pre-College Division
"Ben has served as an accompanist for elementary and high school choruses in Hatfield and has always been a true pleasure to work with. He is a highly skilled and sensitive musician, which was especially evident recently in his capable handling of creating a single-player arrangement of a four-hands accompaniment. Moreover, Ben’s professionalism shines from first contact. His communication is always prompt, thorough and enthusiastic, and his punctuality sets a high standard for everyone around him. That said, my favorite part of working with Ben is his indelibly positive attitude. He clearly loves the process of making music with others and is an all-around support to the musicians he works with, especially the young ones."
- Jessica Corwin, Music Teacher at Hatfield Elementary Schools
"Ben has worked with me on several animated shorts, and I’ve been extremely impressed with the quality of his work, as well as the speed in which he is able to produce it! His compositions have exceeded my expectations, and he was ready and able to make alterations when the situation merited it. He is a great collaborator and wonderful musician."
- Jeff Mumm, Artist, Creator of the "Guinea Something Good" Animated Web Series
"Ben's work has a lightness of being, punctuated with delicious whimsy, and it is a joy to listen to. All of the pieces I have heard were fascinating, appealing, and at times extremely amusing. The balance of these elements in Ben's work is very convincing."
- John Heiss, Composition Professor at New England Conservatory
"Ben and I worked together on a film soundtrack project as the orchestrator for music I had composed. In addition to his confident command of instrumental resources, he was incredibly sensitive to the nuances that a soundtrack needed to imbue the images on screen. This, coupled with his wonderful professional work ethic, made it a total pleasure to work with him."
- Tian Hui Ng, Orchestra Director and Associate Professor of Music at Mount Holyoke College
"Ben Tibbetts has been the organist at Union Chapel in North Hampton, New Hampshire for a number of years. During that time, he's performed beautifully with a tremendous amount of sensitivity and professionalism. His dependability and dedication to the Chapel will be missed not only by the parishioners but also by the Trustees who all consider Ben to be a good friend."
- Mark A. Keyser, Union Chapel
"It’s rare to find a composer whose great talent is equaled by his kindness and hard work, but that’s exactly what I got working with Ben. His constant communication, attention to detail, ability to complete a lot of work in a little time, and the overall quality of his music sets him apart from his peers."
- Kahlil Maskati, Filmmaker
"Ben not only saved us in a time of crisis (losing our accompanist a week before the show) but he was prompt, informative and incredibly sensitive to the needs of our high school musical performers. I am proud to recommend this phenomenal musician!"
- Ryan Erickson, Instrumental Director at Kearsarge Regional High School
"I had the pleasure of directing a show that Ben musically directed and he was a delight from audition to strike! He was encouraging and insightful when working musical numbers in rehearsal, gave countless hours above and beyond to make sure the production was musically at its best, and was a cooperative and enthusiastic participant in the overall production. His skills are immeasurable and his attention to detail inspiring. I would work with him again in a heartbeat."
- Jude Bascom, Director at Kids Coop Theatre
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