Ben Robichaux
Biography
Ben Robichaux (b. 9 October 1991, Thibodaux, La.) is an American composer and teacher.
Dr. Robichaux received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from the University of Georgia in 2018. He also received a Master's of Music degree in composition at the University of Georgia in 2016. He received his Bachelor's degree in instrumental music education at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana in 2014. He has studied composition with Natalie Williams, Leonard V. Ball, Peter Van Zandt Lane, Adrian Childs, and Emily Koh. Additionally, he has been involved in master classes and private lessons with Jesse Jones, Melinda Wagner, Paul Koonce, Ben Hjertmann, David Ludwig, Pierre Jalbert, Ken Ueno, Nils Vigeland, Donald Crockett, George Tsontakis, Hannah Lash, Robert Cuckson, Jennifer Jolley, Joseph Dangerfield, Elliott McKinley, Luke Dahn, Robert Paterson, Xi Wang, and Mari Kimura.
His compositions include works for orchestra, wind ensemble, choir, string quartet, solo piano, electronics, and several chamber ensemble combinations. His chamber works have been featured at the Alba International Music Festival, the New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, and the 2018 Society of Composers, among others. His choir music has been performed by the Academy of Voices of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Dekalb Choral Guild of Atlanta, Georgia, and the Repertory Singers of the University of Georgia. As a recipient of a James E. Croft Grant for Young and Emerging Wind Band Composers, his wind ensemble works have been performed by the University of Georgia Concert Band, the Nicholls State University Wind Ensemble, the E.D. White Catholic High School Band, and the Bayou Community Band. He was recently appointed to the Society of Composers, Incorporated student council where he helps implement initiatives that increase student member involvement across the United States.
He was selected as a participant in the National Band Association Young Composers and Conductors Mentor Project, which included a recording and performance with the United States Air Force Band in Washington, D.C. While participating in this project, his principal mentor was renowned composer Frank Ticheli. While a student, he was appointed to the Society of Composers, Incorporated student council where he helped implement initiatives that increased student member involvement across the United States.
Dr. Robichaux currently [2019] teaches music technology and audio engineering at Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Works for Winds
Adaptable Music
- Confronting Chaos (Flex instrumentation) (2022)
All Wind Works
- As the Lights Go Out (2019)
- Confronting Chaos (Flex instrumentation) (2022)
- Distant Mist (2012)
- The Elusive Forest Spirit (2015)
- Glimmer and Flash (2016)
- Hymns for the Cardinals (2014)
- Light Pillars 92014)
- Static Clouds (2016)
- Surging Home (2019)
- Virgil's Descent (2012)
Resources
- Ben Robichaux, personal correspondence, March 2019 and August 2020
- Ben Robichaux website. Accessed 28 March 2019