Ken Benshoof

Composer

Educational Background:               

Guildhall School of Music , London 1965-1966
San Francisco State College, Master of Arts 1963
University of Washington , Bachelor of Arts 1958
Spokane Conservatory of Music 1951-1953
Pacific Lutheran College 1949-1951

Studied With:
                Volgangs Darzins
                John Verrall
                George McKay
                Richard Arnell
                Alfred Neiman
                Roger Nixon
                Hans Moldenhauer  

Employment History:

University of Washington , Professor Emeritus 1992-present
University of Washington , Associate Professor 1977-1992
Old Globe Theater, Resident Composer 1970, 71, 80
University of Washington , Assistant Professor 1968-1977
Seattle Repertory Theater, Resident Composer (occasional) 1967-1984
Drake University , Instructor 1965
University of Washington , Instructor 1963-1968
San Francisco State College, Accompanist  1962-1963
Self Employed Tutor 1958-1962

             

Awards:

Artist Trust Grant (GAP) 1996
Guggenheim Fellowship 1976-1977
Fulbright Fellowship 1965-1966

Published By:
                Schirmer (Galaxy) Music Publishers
                Meridian (Jan Gippo)

Recorded On:
                University of Washington Press
                Sounds Wonderful
                Reference Recordings
                Nonesuch Records
                Klavier Records
                Koch International L.P.
                Crystal Records