Brian Bennett (Front Ensemble Coordinator) received his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance from Kent State University.  He then earned a Master of Music degree in Performance and Literature along with the coveted Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music.  In addition to freelance work in the areas of musical theater, jazz, and classical music, he has arranged music for marching bands and indoor marching percussion ensembles from six states.  As an educator, Brian has been a marching and concert percussion specialist for the Brunswick City Schools (OH) for ten years.  He is currently on the faculty of Kent State University Stark Campus and maintains an active private teaching studio.