Benjamin J Diden
Senior Lecturer
Director of Concert Bands
Associate Director of Athletic Bands
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Benjamin J Diden
Senior Lecturer
Director of Concert Bands
Associate Director of Athletic Bands
Areas of Research or Creative Practice: Conducting, Band
Education
Bachelors of Music Education, University of Tennessee, 2000
Masters of Music in Wind Conducting, University of Tennessee, 2004
Biography
Benjamin Diden is Senior Lecturer in Music, Associate Director of Athletic Bands, and Director of Concert Bands at 17cÍøÒ³°æ Tech. Mr. Diden received the Bachelor of Music Education degree and the Master of Music degree in Wind conducting from the University of Tennessee. He regularly serves as adjudicator and guest conductor throughout the Southeast. Under his direction, the GT concert bands have received praise from multiple composers for performances of their works. He is a staunch advocate for new music and regularly participates in commissioning projects to encourage composers to write new works for winds. The concert bands at 17cÍøÒ³°æ Tech have premiered multiple new pieces under his direction. He is a member of the College Band Directors National Association and is an honorary member of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. In 2019-2020, Mr. Diden was honored to receive the Undergraduate Educator award from 17cÍøÒ³°æ Tech.
Statement of Teaching Interest
Professor Diden's main focus is in the area of Wind Conducting, Band, Athletic Bands, as well as Music Theory. He serves as the conductor of the Concert Band and Symphonic Band and focuses on the performance and commissioning of new and classic music for the wind band medium.
Statement of Research Interest
Professor Diden's research focuses on new music for the wind band medium, seeking out new voices, in order to expand the performance opportunities for wind ensemble performance.