Over many years of playing the bassoon, Benjamin Bradshaw has developed interests in nearly all things related to the instrument. His main performance interests are in contemporary and electronic music for the bassoon. Recently, he premiered In the Beginning, a concerto for electric bassoon and orchestra. He also maintains a strong interest in classical repertoire and exploring works on the periphery of the cannon. He received his Doctorate of Music from Indiana University. His Masters of Music in Bassoon Performance was completed at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Ben graduated from Southern Utah University summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Bassoon Performance, and a Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics. His principal teachers have been William Ludwig, Saxton Rose, and Virginia Stitt. Ben is currently teaching at Southern Utah University and Utah Tech University.