Benjy Krauss is an internationally recognized percussionist and educator. In recent years, he won the Great Plains International Marimba Competition, served as head of percussion at Utah State University, and was awarded a place on the Faculty Honor Roll by the NU Associated Student Government. As an in-demand freelance artist, Benjy has performed with groups including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, Fulcrum Point Ensemble, Contemporaneous Ensemble, and Florida Grand Opera. Benjy is a proud alumni of Northwestern University (D.M.A. [ABD], M.M.) and the University of Michigan (B.M., B.A.)