Benjamin Kipp ’12, Music Performance

“ARTSGALA each spring was such a big deal and so much fun to participate in, so it was an honor to receive the scholarship.”

January 22, 2019

Tell us more about you and your life, your profession, and your successes.

I currently serve as General Manager of the Contemporary Youth Orchestra located in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2016 I created CYO’s Chamber program, Origins, which I still serve as director. To date, the program has served over 120 students and has premiered 12 new works for percussion. I’m lucky enough to have an active performing career as well. I have served as section percussion with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic from 2016 to 2018. I have also performed with Indianapolis Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic