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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!
