Benjamin C. Posey (b. Oct. 9, 1981) is a Birmingham resident highly involved with local musical instruction and performance activities. Mr. Posey has been a music instructor for beginner students as well as college undergraduate music majors. He currently teaches private trumpet lessons at many local schools and assists music directors by conducting trumpet and brass sectionals. He is a self-employed performing artist throughout the state of Alabama.
Performance
editIn addition to his active teaching schedule, Mr. Posey maintains a versatile performing career. He has performed as a soloist in several recitals, jazz bands, wind ensembles, theater orchestras, symphony orchestras, churches, and weddings.
Degrees
editMr. Posey is completing his Doctorate in Trumpet Performance from Florida State University under the direction of Professor Bryan Goff and Dr. Christopher Moore (Aug. 2007 - present). He holds a Master of Arts degree in Music Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he studied trumpet with Dr. Leonard Candelaria (Jan. 2005 - May 2007). His Bachelor in Music degree, also in Music Education, was received from Samford University under the trumpet instruction of Dr. Bradley Sargent (Aug. 2000 - Dec. 2004).
Alabama Education
editThe following is a list of Alabama music programs Mr. Posey has assisted through various teaching methods (private lessons, trumpet sectionals, trumpet ensemble coaching, brass sectionals, marching basics, etc.). Chelsea High School, Chelsea Middle School, Columbiana Middle School, Corner High School, Hewitt-Trussville High School, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, Homewood High School, Homewood Middle School, Hueytown High School, Liberty Park Middle School, Oak Mountain Middle School, Pleasant Grove High School, Pinson Valley High School, Pizitz Middle School, Shelby County High School, Vestavia Hills High School, Vincent High School.