Benjamin Barker: Email & Phone Number

Work Experience 14 years

Proofreader at Freelance, self-employed

Jun 2021 - Current

MTSS Specialist Teacher and Middle School Band Teacher at United School of Tokyo

Aug 2024 - Current

Performer: Multi-Instrumentalist (Woodwind Specialist) at Various

Apr 2016 - Current

Freelance Composer at Freelance

May 2012 - Current

Assistant Conductor, Composer in Residence, and Principal Oboe at Karasugawa Music Society

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024

Assistant Language Teacher at Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

Nov 2021 - Aug 2024

Director of Bands - Enumclaw Middle School and Enumclaw High School at Enumclaw School District

Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

Double Reed Tester/Manufacturer at Jones Double Reed Products

May 2014 - Jul 2017

Assistant Jazz Band Director at Central Valley School District

Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

Benjamin is proficient in English and Japanese. Their professional focus is 6-12 Music Education, Arranging, and Beginning Band across 3 core areas.

Benjamin holds Certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency (N2) and Education: Professional Educator Certificate certifications and has been awarded William D. Revelli Composition Contest Finalist, Alton Augustus Adams Sr. Award for Emerging Composers Winner, and ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Contest Semifinalist