Ben Anderson
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EDUCATION:
BME Coastal Carolina University MAT Coastal Carolina University EXPERIENCE
Ben Anderson's performance experiences include performances with the Spirit of the Chanticleer Marching Band, The Lexington Community Band, The North Myrtle Beach Community Band, and Festive Brass of Myrtle Beach. The latter allowing him travel both across the country and overseas to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy France. Ben is a member of SCMEA, NAFME, SCBDA, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Sigma Phi Epsilon. Ben is the former director of bands and ensembles at Palmetto Middle in Mullins, SC, and director of world percussion at Carolina Forest Elementary. He currently serves as Assistant Director of Instrumental Music at Carolina Forest High School in Myrtle Beach S.C. A native of Myrtle Beach, Ben Andersen has been a part of the staff at Carolina Forest since 2018. During his time there, the ensembles he’s worked with have enjoyed tremendous success including several undefeated marching seasons and their highest placement at a BOA regional. He has also done well at the indoor level including multiple WGI finals appearances, medaling at AIA championships and the 2022 SCBDA WSA Gold Medal. |
