Benjamin Diden

Benjamin Diden is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Music at the Georgia Institute of Technology, serving as Director of Concert Bands and Associate Director of Athletic Bands. His roles include overseeing the GT concert bands and marching band programs, which have premiered multiple new works under his direction. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music in Wind Conducting from the University of Tennessee.

• Primary affiliations: College of Design, School of Music
• Roles: Concert Bands Director, Athletic Bands Associate Director

Research interests focus on conducting, band performance, and advocacy for new music. He actively participates in commissioning projects to encourage composers to create new works for wind ensembles. His leadership has earned praise from composers and recognition through awards such as the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Educator Award.

• Professional memberships: College Band Directors National Association
• Honorary memberships: Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi

Notable contributions include fostering collaborations between composers and performers, resulting in multiple premieres by GT ensembles. He also serves as an adjudicator and guest conductor across the Southeast.