Ben Blessing

I love woodwinds! #flute #oboe #bassoon #clarinet #saxophone #concertband www.benblessing.com

"Crimson Skies of August" is written for grade 2.5 concert band. I had Budapest Scoring record it. I'm so happy with it! What do you think? #concertband

Score: drive.google.com/file/d/1gshG...

Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxt3...

When writing for young bands,I believe it's important to keep young musicians engaged constantly, or they tend to zone out. After going through the glockenspiel part on my new work "Wildhorse Canyon Adventure," I realized it had too many rests. Check it out here:

Master Theory, Book 1 Master Theory is the most comprehensive theory workbook series available. Life-long music teachers Charles S. Peters and Paul Yoder offer a logical, effective way to teach the essential elements of mu...

Why I became a composer: As a young seventh grader, I would often walk into the middle school band room to see my band director writing arrangements for small ensembles on his computer. He got me these books to spark my curiosity in composing: kjos.com/master-theor...

YouTube video by Ben Blessing Wildhorse Canyon Adventure Draft #2

I'm working on my new work, "Wildhorse Canyon Adventure." Trying to write an AMAZING Grade 2 work for concert band. What are your thoughts? Here's a video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cldj...

As a composer, it's not hard for me to come up with something creative and ear catching. Making it all work with musical form is absolutely critical to a great piece of music. I highly recommend drafting out your works on an 8.5x11 or 11x17 sheet of paper and building your architecture.

YouTube video by Ben Blessing Piano Improvisation No. 1

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Excited to bring this score to life! Giant thanks to Meredith Messinger (www.meredithfernillustration.com/about) for the cover art for me and Jesse Claus's new work!

My new fanfare, "Knell of Erebus," being premiered by the Brass Band of the Treasure Valley on Monday, April 21st

My first piece published with Randall Standridge Music! randallstandridge.com/music-catalo...

Steve’s Lava Chicken - Ben Blessing: Composer Score and parts.

I just arranged "Steve's Lava Chicken" from "A Minecraft Movie" for flex band. It's free on my website :-) benblessing.com/product/stev...

Symphony No. 4 This symphony is a deeply personal work, dedicated to my family. Each movement represents a different member of my family, and the music reflects their unique personalities and experiences. The compos...

This is wild…
Both Symphony No. 4 and Grandma’s Coat have been named finalists for The American Prize in Composition!
To anyone who's played, programmed, or supported my music—thank you. This wouldn’t happen without you.
More info: theamericanprize.blogspot.com?m=1
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Donate to Fund Wildhorse Canyon Adventure: Grade 2 Concert Band Music, organized by Ben Blessing Hi, my name is Ben Blessing, and I’m a band director, compose… Ben Blessing needs your support for Fund Wildhorse Canyon Adventure: Grade 2 Concert Band Music

Let's bring this music to life! gofund.me/000f53da

“Wildhorse Canyon Adventure” Grade 2 Consortium - Ben Blessing: Composer Commission of "Wildhorse Canyon Adventure." Score and parts will be delivered by August 1st, 2025.

Well, it's my 41st today 🙂 It would mean a great deal to me if you would consider joining the consortium commission my new work, "Wildhorse Canyon Adventure." I appreciate you all! benblessing.com/product/wild...

The Oregon Ash is a lyrical and reflective work inspired by the resilient and vital Oregon Ash tree, a species that thrives in the wetlands and riverbanks of the Pacific Northwest.

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YouTube video by Ben Blessing Fire in the Frank

Fire in the Frank is my newest band piece. Complimentary score and parts for 6 more hours! www.youtube.com/watch?v=T55V...

Dusk at the End of the World - Ben Blessing: Composer Score and parts.

I have written my first song for adaptable ensemble. It's titled "Dusk at the End of the World," a song that was already part of my catalog. Keeping the spirit of this being a pro-bono work, it is available free on my website. Check it out here: benblessing.com/product/dusk...

YouTube video by Ben Blessing Fire in the Frank

I wrote an EPIC new work that is LIT that will leave the band rocking. "FIRE IN THE FRANK" is a grade 2/2.5 (depending on your mood before or after lunch). Premiere on my Youtube Sunday at 2 PM Idaho Frosty Mountain Winter Time: youtu.be/T55VgJfTQuk

Cry. I had a parent wear a shirt at a school function that was advertising their genitals.

I was in Chicago for Midwest, who is this? I think I know, but I'm not sure.