Discover Ben Miles

Ben Miles, originally from Binghamton, NY, was the winner of the 2005 Leonard Falcone International Artist Tuba Competition, held at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in western Michigan. Prior to that, he was a three-time finalist, receiving the 2nd place award in 2003 & 2004, and the 3rd place award in 2002. He has performed with the Detroit Chamber Brass, the Michigan Chamber Brass, the Galliard Brass Ensemble, Disney's The Lion King, and several regional orchestras in Michigan. Currently residing in Lansing, MI, he teaches low brass lessons throughout the area, is an adjunct instructor at Alma College, and performs regularly throughout Michigan. He has a doctoral degree in Performance from Michigan State University, a master's degree in Performance from Penn State University, and a bachelor's degree in Music Education from SUNY at Fredonia. While at Michigan State, he became the first tubist in the history of the school to win the annual concerto competition and while at SUNY Fredonia, became the first tubist to receive the Performer's Certificate. His principal teachers include: Philip Sinder, Martin Erickson, and C. Rudolph Emilson.