EVENTS
UPCOMING
Washington National Opera American Opera Initiative Commission
May 24, 2020
The Washington National Opera paired Ben with librettist and playwright Laura Fuentes to create a new opera for their American Opera Initiative Program. The work will be premiered at the Kennedy Center in 2021.
Playground Ensemble Commission
April 14, 2020
The Playground Ensemble will perform Ben's A (Short) Story of Earth for their Colorado Composer's Concert in February 2021. The ensemble also commissioned Ben to write a new work for their 2021 season. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the premiere's date is to be determined.
Downbeat Award
for "Ymir's Bones"
April 15, 2020
Ymir's Bones won a best graduate composition award in the 2020 Downbeat Student Music Awards.