Ben Blessing
@benblessing.bsky.social
Ultrarunner, Composer, Band Director in Baker City, Oregon
Race director for the Standhope Ultra Challenge
https://www.benblessing.com
Race director for the Standhope Ultra Challenge
https://www.benblessing.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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:
July 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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:
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.
June 18, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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.
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!
May 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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
April 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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...
April 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
My first piece published with Randall Standridge Music! randallstandridge.com/music-catalo...
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.
youtu.be/l-BASYumf8U
youtu.be/l-BASYumf8U
February 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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.
youtu.be/l-BASYumf8U
youtu.be/l-BASYumf8U