Benjamin Gauss 1612 Twin Sisters Dr., Longmont CO, 80504
Instruments:Viola, Violin
Styles:Classical
Levels:Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Experience:6 years
Rate:$35 / hr
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Personal Statement
Violist Ben Gauss (www.bengauss.com) has been performing in Colorado since the young age of 10, participating in ensembles such as the Colorado Childrens Chorale, the Denver School of the Arts Orchestra, the Colorado Mahlerfest, the Longmont Symphony, the Fort Collins Symphony, the Cheyenne Symphony and the Greeley Philharmonic. After receiving a Bachelors degree from the University of Colorado, Mr. Gauss moved to Oklahoma, where he played in the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, received his Masters degree from the University of Oklahoma, premiered several new compositions, received the Wayne Crouse award, and performed in Paris with his graduate quartet.
Ben now lives in Longmont with his wife of 5 years, teaching violin and viola and playing with the Fort Collins Symphony and the Greeley Philharmonic. He can often be heard performing tango music at the St. Julien Hotel with Trio Con Brio (www.trio-con-brio.com).