The Choirs of Southern Virginia University will join together to present the Annual Lessons and Carols service at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lexington, Virginia. This beloved holiday tradition features festive choral music and readings celebrating the Christmas season. Under the direction of Benjamin Gaughran, the program will include performances by the Chamber Singers, Men’s Chorus, and the Combined SVU Choirs.

Ben looks forward to leading a vocal workshop with the Choir of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lexington, Virginia.

Benjamin is honored to serve on the jury for Washington and Lee University’s Concerto-Aria Competition.
This annual event showcases outstanding student musicians in a celebration of artistry, skill, and dedication. Benjamin looks forward to hearing the remarkable talent from Washington and Lee and the surrounding community, and to supporting the next generation of performers. Click here for more information about the competition.

Experience Earth to Heaven, a luminous concert with the SVU Chamber Singers conducted by Benjamin Gaughran. This program weaves together music of grounding and uplift—from Powell and Hagen to Mozart, Brahms, and beyond—drawing listeners on a journey from earth to sky. Set in the stunning Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, the evening promises beauty, inspiration, and connection.

Southern Virginia University Music Presents ‘Halloween on the Hill’. An annual celebration of music, film, and surprises. Join Benjamin as he conducts the Men’s Chorus and Chamber Singers in some spooky music!

Come and join Ben as he conducts Choral Evensong at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, Virginia. Music for the service will span centuries and oceans, from the Renaissance to the Elizabethan era to contemporary music by Joanna Forbes L’Estrange and Arlen Clarke. It promises to be an uplifting evening.

In a world often marked by division and despair, the Men’s Chorus and Bella Voce at Southern Virginia University invite you to join us as we unite in song to celebrate the much-needed virtue of Hope. Under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Gaughran and Dr. Mackenzi Romriell, this concert is dedicated to the members of the Grand Blanc, Michigan Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their community. We look forward to sharing this evening of music with you.

Celebrate Benjamin Gaughran’s inaugural concert at Southern Virginia University with the SVU Chamber Singers. Centered on the season’s theme, The Light Within, this preview program offers a journey from the timeless lines of Palestrina to the vibrant sounds of William Dawson. Set in an intimate concert setting, the evening promises inspiration, beauty, and joy in song.

Join Benjamin in his farewell concert with the Women’s Chamber Chorus, Ann Arbor. The concert brings together some of the favorite pieces the chorus have performed under Benjamin’s direction. It promises to be a night of fun and good music.

Join Benjamin as he sings and conducts his final concert with the Orpheus Singers at The University of Michigan.

The concert celebrates the many facets of vocal music and the human experience. Themes of beauty, love and joy are explored through various contemporary works including Ralph Vaughan Williams’ iconic Serenade to Music, conducted by Benjamin Gaughran, and Alex Berko’s thought provoking new work You Through Me. Other works by Dale Trombore, Kat Gimon and Ola Gjello make this a sublime evening of beautful vocal chamber music conducted by the graduate choral conducting studio.

PROGRAM
Alex Berko, You Through Me
Dale Trumbore, Ring out, ye bells!
Ola Gjello, Dark & Luminous Night
Kat Gimon, The Language of the Stars
Kat Gimon, Beneath/Sound
Ralph Vaughan Williams arr. Denis Williams, Serenade to Music

In his final special music at the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor, director of music Dr. Benjamin Gaughran leads the Chancel Choir and Ensemble in Dan Forrest’s ‘LUX: The Dawn from on High’. Celebrating themes of light and hope, this music is the perfect fit for the Easter season.

In one of his final concerts at The University of Michigan, Dr. Benjamin Gaughran sings with the Glee Club and will conduct them in one of the works during this concert. Join him and Dr. Mike Mitchell for a wonderful evening of music.

For tickets, click here.

Join Dr. Benjamin Gaughran as he conducts the University Choir in their final concert of the academic year in the iconic Hill Auditorium. Conducting alongside Dr. Gaughran will be Sydney Mukasa. Dr. Gaughran will conduct the first half of the program.

PROGRAM
Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Antiphon” from Five Mystical Songs
Roderick Williams, O Guiding Night
Marques Garrett, My Heart Be Brave
Jocelyn Hagen, Phoenix
Reena Esmail, Tuttarana
Claude Debussy, Dieu qu’il la fait bon regarder
Modesta Bor, Aqui te Amo
Edward Elgar, Great is the Lord

In their final concert of the 2024-2025 season, the Lima Symphony Chorus, prepared by Dr. Benjamin Gaughran, join forces with the Lima Symphony Orchestra to perform a concert of American music. Maestro Crust will lead the forces through a thrilling night of music.

For more information, visit: https://www.limasymphony.com/gershwin

Benjamin joins the Central Region Conference of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM), as an adjudicator in the Detroit Spirituals Festival Competition.

NANM is a distinguished organization founded in 1919 with a long-standing commitment to the preservation and promotion of African American music. This event will provide a valuable opportunity for participants to engage with the rich tradition of Spirituals and celebrate the artistry of this vital musical genre.

Dr. Benjamin Gaughran will spend the day in South Lyon, Michigan working with choirs from South Lyon East High School and South Lyon High School.

Join Benjamin as he sings with the combined choirs from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) at the University of Michigan (U-M). For this concert, Benjamin served as the concert master in preparing the Orpheus Singers and the University Singers. Benjamin is also the cover conductor for the concert.

Remembering the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and commemorating the 45th anniversary of the completion of the full orchestra version of Undine Smith Moore’s magnum opus, the U-M SMTD Choirs and University Symphony Orchestra perform her powerful oratorio Scenes from the Life of a Martyr with Maurice Duruflé’s iconic Requiem, op. 9.

Eugene Rogers, conductor

In honor of Black History Month, the Chancel Choir from the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor present André J. Thomas’ mass during the 10am worship service. Under the direction of Director of Music, Benjamin Gaughran, this promises to be an uplifting worship service. All are welcome!

Benjamin will work with the South Singers and the Pointe Singers in helping prepare them for participation in the upcoming Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association Festival.

Join Benjamin as he leads the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club and high schools from around the state of Michigan in a day of singing, camaraderie, and musical excellence! The day culminates in a concert in the Historic Hill Auditorium at 3pm.

Benjamin lead the Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra of The First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor in their Advent Special Music. Presenting Michael John Trotta’s wonderful work, Magnificat, it is sure to be an event to get you into the Christmas Spirit.

Join Benjamin as he conducts the University of Michigan’s Orpheus Singers in their final concert of the semester. Celebrating the lineage connections between Brahms, Haydn, Bach and Buxtehude, Benjamin will lead the ensemble in a performance of Johannes Brahms’ opus 31.

For more information, visit: https://smtd.umich.edu/event/24-november-2024-3/

The University Choir and Chamber Choir from The University of Michigan share the stage in this concert. Benjamin will conduct the Chamber Choir in Morten Lauridsen’s timeless, beautiful work O Magnum Mysterium. He will also sing with the Chamber Choir for their set of the concert.

For more information, visit: https://smtd.umich.edu/event/21-november-2024-4/

Benjamin sings with the world-famous University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club in their Annual Fall Concert. This term, join Benjamin as he conducts the club in Daniel E. Gawthrop’s stirring piece, Sing Me to Heaven.

For more information, visit: https://ummgc.org/

Benjamin makes his debut as the Chorus Director of the Lima Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in their Grand Series 2 concert. Under the direction of Maestro Andrew Crust, relish in a program for kings and queens. Benjamin will conduct the chorus and orchestra in one of Handel’s iconic Coronation Anthems.

For more information about the concert, visit: https://www.limasymphony.com/brahms

As Benjamin’s time at The University of Michigan begins to come to an end, join him for the performance of his final doctoral dissertation recital. Joined by colleagues from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance as well as members of the local community, Benjamin presents a varied program.

Repertoire includes:

Exsultate, jubilate KV 165 by W. A. Mozart

O lux beata Trinitas by Andrej Makor

Keep Your Lamps! by André Thomas

O lux beata Trinitas by Ko Matsushita

And the American Midwest Premiere of Remembrance by Trinidad and Tobago composer Roger J. Henry. This piece features orchestra, chorus and steel pan ensemble!

Come and be part of a history!

Benjamin conducts The Orpheus Singers from the University of Michigan in their concert focussed around a Marian theme. Benjamin will conduct Daniel Pinkham’s Magnificat as well as sing in the choir.

For more information, visit: https://smtd.umich.edu/event/10-october-2024-2/

Join Benjamin as he sings with the University of Michigan Chamber Choir in their concert with guest conductor, André Thomas. For this concert, Benjamin was the assistant conductor.

Repertoire includes:

Te Deum in C Major by Benjamin Britten

Clap Praise by Diane L. White-Clayton

Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein

For more information, visit: https://smtd.umich.edu/event/04-october-2024-3/