BENJAMIN
GAUGHRAN
CONDUCTOR • EDUCATOR • ARTIST
Building communities through choral music
British-Caribbean conductor Benjamin Gaughran brings over two decades of musical experience to a career shaped by artistic excellence, cultural curiosity, and a belief in the transformative power of music.
Through conducting, performance, teaching, and research, he brings people together through music-making, champions diverse musical voices, and cultivates environments where musicians can grow, connect, and flourish.
Benjamin’s Work
Conductor
Concerts, festivals, guest conducting, and special projects.
Educator
Choral conducting, choral literature, music education, and mentorship.
Presenter
Clinics, workshops, conference sessions, and professional development.
Researcher
Choral music, culture, identity, and the musical traditions of Trinidad & Tobago.
Currently
Southern Virginia University
Director of Choral Activities | Assistant Professor of Music
Director of Performing Arts Recruitment
On the Podium
Chamber Singers | Men’s Chorus
In the Field
Clinics | Presentations | Guest Conducting
Research
Choral Music of the Caribbean and Trinidad & Tobago
Upcoming Events
Discover upcoming concerts, workshops, and clinics featuring Benjamin. Join him for an opportunity to experience inspiring music-making, explore new ideas, and connect through music.
Let’s Make Music
Conducting | Clinics | Presentations | Collaborations
Benjamin would love to hear from you!
Whether you're enquiring about a conducting engagement, a speaking opportunity, a collaboration, or simply wish to connect, please get in touch.
Benjamin conducts the Madrigals (adult choir) and orchestra in performance at the VIVACE Family Camp in Sandy, Utah. August 2023.
Benjamin conducts the University of Michigan "Out of the Blue" outreach choral ensemble that brings choral concerts and workshops to prisons, juvenile detention centers and re-entry homes across Southeast Michigan. November, 2022.
Benjamin conducts the Young Choristers (children’s choir) in their dress rehearsal at the VIVACE Family Camp in Sandy, Utah. August 2023.
Benjamin rehearses with the soloists, orchestra and choir at the Chorus America Conducting Academy in California State University, Fullerton. July, 2023.
Benjamin rehearses with the Camp Chorus at the VIVACE Family Camp in Sandy, Utah. August 2023.
Benjamin conducts the Young Choristers (children’s choir) in their final performance at the VIVACE Family Camp in Sandy, Utah. August 2023.
Benjamin conducts the soloists, orchestra and choir at the Chorus America Conducting Academy in their final performance. California State University, Fullerton. July, 2023.
Benjamin conducts the Camp Chorus in their final performance at the VIVACE Family Camp in Sandy, Utah. August 2023.
Benjamin rehearses with the Young Choristers (children’s choir) at the VIVACE Family Camp in Sandy, Utah. August 2023.
Benjamin conducts the Young Choristers (children’s choir) in their final performance at the VIVACE Family Camp in Sandy, Utah. August 2023.
Benjamin rehearses with the Madrigals (adult choir) at the VIVACE Family Camp in Sandy, Utah. August 2023.
Benjamin conducts his final concert at the University of Michigan with the Orpheus Singers. April, 2025. Photo Credit: Brenda Ahearn
A man wearing a checkered shirt sitting at a piano in a room with a group of four girls in purple shirts standing in the background.
Photo Credit: Brenda Ahearn
VIVACE, 2024
Left to right: Ryan Murphy, Elizabeth Marsh, Denise Willey, Benjamin Gaughran
VIVACE, 2024
A man in a black suit and tie standing at a piano, conducting a choir in a concert hall with wooden acoustic panels.
Here is Benjamin conducting the SVU Chamber Singers in their Fall 2025 concert 'Earth to Heaven' in the beautiful setting of Grace Episcopal Church, Lexington Virginia.
A male conductor in a black suit leading an orchestra in a concert hall.
Benjamin conducts his final concert at the University of Michigan with the Orpheus Singers. April, 2025. Photo Credit: Brenda Ahearn
A man in a black suit holding a microphone, standing on stage during a performance or event with a choir or group of musicians in the background.
A conductor leading a choir and orchestra on stage inside a concert hall.
Here is Benjamin conducting the SVU Chamber Singers in their Fall 2025 concert 'Earth to Heaven' in the beautiful setting of Grace Episcopal Church, Lexington Virginia.
A man in a black tuxedo conducting an orchestra or choir on stage, with ornate interior decor visible in the background.
Benjamin conducts his final concert at Hill Auditorium in the Spring of 2025.
Here is Benjamin conducting the SVU Chamber Singers in their Fall 2025 concert 'Earth to Heaven' in the beautiful setting of Grace Episcopal Church, Lexington Virginia.
Benjamin conducts the Southern Virginia University Chamber Singers in Evensong at Grace Episcopal Church, Lexington VA
Benjamin conducts the Southern Virginia University Chamber Singers in a performance at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center
Benjamin conducts the Southern Virginia University Chamber Singers and Camerata Orchestra in their Masterworks Concert at Lexington Presbyterian Church, Lexington VA
Benjamin conducts the Southern Virginia University Men's Chorus in their Fall 2026 concert
Benjamin conducts the Southern Virginia University Concert Chorale in their Fall 2026 concert