The Advancing Cellist's Handbook: A Guide to Practicing and Playing the Cello
Benjamin Whitcomb is Associate Professor of Cello and Music Theory at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Benjamin performs frequently in solo and chamber music recitals. He performs regularly on the "Live from the Chazen" concert series broadcast statewide on Wisconsin Public Radio. He is a member of the Madison-based Ancora String Quartet and the UW-W Piano Trio. He has also been a member of several regional orchestras in Texas and Wisconsin, including having served as Associate Principal cello of the Madison Symphony and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. Benjamin frequently performs duo recitals around the country with pianist Vincent de Vries. An expert in the area of string pedagogy, Benjamin Whitcomb is known for his work in teaching both technique and musicianship. He has presented papers at several national conferences, including those of the American String Teachers Association and the Society for Music Theory. He is also an articles reviewer and the editor of the Cello Forum of the American String Teacher journal. Benjamin Whitcomb attended Oklahoma State University (BM, cello performance), Boston University, and the University of Texas at Austin (MM, cello performance; PhD, music theory), and he has studied with Evan Tonsing, George Neikrug, and Phyllis Young.