Music
Latest Album Release
Borne Aloft - 8/29/21
Borne Aloft is Ben's premier album. Inspired by Ben's love of birds and their unique characteristics, this album features a variety of classical pieces that seek to capture the feelings or personalities associated with the avian world from the recognizable Chickadee's call to a bird of prey on the hunt. The Raven, one of the songs from this album, was performed on the release date by the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra. It is available for purchase at most music services including iTunes, YouTube Music, and Spotify (linked below).
Original and Performed Works
In addition to giving lessons, Ben also writes his own music and performs with the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra. On this page, you can see a sample of both.
You are welcome to join the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra as well! There are no fees or auditions, and it is an all volunteer group brought together by a love of mandolin music. You can check them out at www.minnesotamandolinorchestra.org, or on Facebook and Instagram!
The Raven
An original composition from Ben's album, Borne Aloft, released 08/29/21
The Farthest Shore
An original composition written for electric mandolin and mandolin orchestra
Only One
An original composition inspired by Ben's love of science fiction
Aria Variata No. II
A classical piece for mandolin composed by Carlo Munier
Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra Performances
A sampling of various works performed by the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra
Minneapolis March
Composed by Joseph Nicomede, arr. by Lon Hendricks
Expectation
A traditional Russian waltz arr. by Lon Hendricks
Epilogue
Composed by Enrique Granados, arr. by Lon Hendricks