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Composer Ben Holbrook has been involved in music since age five playing piano and trumpet. He studied music theory and composition privately with his mentor, Darrell Morrow, composing original compositions and arrangements for wind band, rock band, jazz quintet, orchestra and choir. Later he studied with notable Chicago composer, Jeffrey Kowalowski.

While attending college in Chicago, Ben performed as a singer in jazz and cabaret clubs . He was also a featured vocal soloist with the Northshore Concert Band in addition to holding the post of Principal euphonium, performing for the French Consulate while touring in France.

After receiving a Bachelor of Music degree from DePaul University in music education, Ben served as a public school teacher for six years in Illinois and California. While a teacher, Ben composed, arranged, and conducted for high school bands, orchestras, and jazz ensembles before deciding to change careers and apply his talents to the film and television industry.

Now living in Los Angeles, Ben is actively composing music for film, television, and theater. He was most recently nominated for an LA Weekly Theatre Award for Best Original Music (The Grey Zone, a BIT Collaboration Production).