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Benjamin Lorenzo

Director of Bands
Glauser School of Music
Kent Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION

I conduct the Wind Ensemble and University/Community Band, teach conducting, and provide leadership and support for the university band program.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

August 2022

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

I was the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Arkansas.

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE:

The students, staff, and my colleagues!

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE AS AN EMPLOYER:

A comprehensive band program at a large public university.

RESIDES IN:

Hudson, Ohio

HOMETOWN:

Havana, Cuba

EDUCATION:

Doctorate of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting

HOBBIES:

Cooking (BBQ), drinking coffee, reading, and keeping up with all my favorite sports teams and universities!