Ben Green
About Benjamin
After 9 seasons with the Zurich Opera, Ben Green won the audition for the Berne Symphony Orchestra in 2015. Green has taught on a substitute basis or given masterclasses at Berne University of the Arts, Zurich University of the Arts, the University of Music Trossingen, Beijing Central Conservatory, Fredonia State College, and Silpakorn University Bangkok, as well as numerous festivals in Europe and Asia. Before moving to Europe, Green played with the Buffalo Philharmonic for one season and was a bass trombonist with the Hartford Symphony for two years. Green is an alum of Berne University of the Arts, The Juilliard School, and Interlochen Arts Academy.
The combination of staying motivated and knowing which parts of a performance need attention and work is essential for long term success. Very often, many aspects of a student’s presentation are naturally positive and I believe it is my job as a teacher to help identify and preserve these natural qualities while also helping the student stay motivated to dive into the work that lies ahead.
Berne University of the Arts, Masters Degree Specialized in Bass Trombone as Solo Instrument, Teaching Assistant, 2015
Appeared as a soloist in the Biel Symphony Orchestra (Switzerland)
Appeared as a soloist in the Orchesterverein Niederamt (Switzerland)
Appeared as a soloist in the Shenzhen Grand Theater Philharmonic Orchestra (China), 2015
Festival appearances as soloist and teacher in Rostock, Germany and Tianjin, China, 2014-2015
B.A., Music Performance - The Juilliard School
M.A., Music Performance - Berne University of the Arts, Switzerland