Ben Wilkinson

Band and Colorguard Teacher

Ben Wilkinson has been involved in music and dance since fourth grade, when he began playing flute. Throughout his middle and high school years, he continued his education through award-winning band programs, eventually becoming flute section leader and student conductor for all bands, as well as participating in winterguard and advanced dance throughout high school. After high school, he became a colorguard instructor and has worked with over 30 schools grades K-12 in Northern California over the last two decades.
Ben has choreographed and designed over 30 winterguard shows since he began instructing in 2005. He has performed with the San Jose Raiders, In Motion Winterguard, and Infinitus Winterguard. In 2009/10, he organized and directed an Independent A guard named "...of essence" that won championships in its inaugural year. At Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, CA, he grew a program from 6 to 60 students over the course of 3 years, directing 3 Winterguards from the Regional A to Open class. He has been a featured instructor at various spin clinics throughout the Bay Area.
Ben prides himself on the development of his students to find the best in themselves and strive for excellence. He has always believed in giving back to his community and enjoys helping students achieve their dreams. His groups have consistently achieved success over the years, earning sweepstakes, championships, and high auxiliary awards in Northern California Band Association, California Colorguard Circuit, and Western Band Association. Former colorguard pupils have gone on to perform in and instruct the Blue Devils A Corps, B Corps, and Santa Clara Vanguard and Vanguard Cadets. He currently serves as a Winterguard General Effect judge for the NCBA, is studying Music Education at San Jose State University, and conducts the Tri-City Band Corps Elementary Band in Cupertino.