- (708)476-1141
- Benjamin Ordaz, Flagstaff, AZ, US
- benjaminordaz007@gmail.com
Doctor of Music, Professional Tuba Performer, Dedicated Teacher, Scholar, & Wind Band Conducting Specialist
Music is an essential part of everyone's life, and I bring music to people as a classical performer, teacher, and scholar.
Currently, I am based in Flagstaff, Arizona, where I teach Tuba & Euphonium at Northern Arizona University. I am a member of the nationally-renowned Salt River Brass Band, and have performed also with groups such as the Iceland Symphony, Utah Symphony, and Music in the Mountains (CO) Festival Orchestra.
As a music scholar, I have written critically on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, adapted it for solo tuba, and have written grants to secure funds for classical music projects at the university level.
I have extensive conducting experience at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. Since 1998, I have maintained a stuio of individual music students all over the United States.
Private Lessons
For each concert band instrument, I offer private lessons, to be taught in the student's home or space. My specialty is brass instruments - trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone (aka euphonium) & tuba, though I am certified and experienced in teaching all band instruments.
Jazz Festival
Concert & Marching Band Clinics
With a degree in instrumental music education, as well as a doctorate in music, I have been able to teach bands, in the marching and concert season, in each of the elementary, middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. I can work with instrument sections as well as the entire group.
Jazz Festival
Audio
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Bruce Broughton: Concerto for Tuba and Winds
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How to Tuba & Euphonium: How to Practice - the "Trinity" of Practice Aids
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Brass Quintet No. 1, I. Restless
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Madsen Sonata for Tuba and Piano (Live)
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Anna Þorvaldsdóttir: Metacosmos
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