Ben holds a Dual Degree Masters in Vocal Performance & Pedagogy from New York University & Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from William Carey University. He is a working artist & private vocal teacher residing in Sacramento, CA. Performance experience varies from opera to musical theatre and pop to country. A few favorite recent roles include, Papageno in Die Zauberflöte, Elijah in Elijah, Julian Marsh in 42nd Street , King Triton in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and George in The Drowsy Chaperone. He also has performed in many Cabaret shows and clubs across NYC, travelled across the country performing in intimate club settings singing current pop and country hits, and performing in recital. Originally from Biloxi, MS, he has strong backgrounds in opera, choir, piano, musical theatre, pop, audition prep, undergraduate college and graduate school auditions, as well as prescreening, competitions, & dance. He currently has nine students performing in professional settings from opera and young artist programs, to off broadway and touring productions.