Benjamin Still

Benjamin Still serves as Instructor of Saxophone and Academic Advisor in the Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte within the College of Arts + Architecture, where he teaches saxophone performance and mentors students through academic advising.

His educational qualifications include:

• Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone from Texas Tech University (2017)
• Master of Music in Performance from Texas Tech University (2015)
• Bachelor of Music in Performance from UNC Charlotte (2013)

Specializing in saxophone performance across classical, jazz, and chamber music domains, Benjamin demonstrates exceptional versatility through orchestral engagements with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra, alongside commercial collaborations with legendary artists including The Temptations and The Four Tops. His artistic identity is deeply rooted in chamber music innovation as co-founder of the Mirasol Quartet.

His distinguished awards include:

• Gold Medal in the 2015 Fischoff Competition
• Finalist in the 2015 Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition
• Grand Prize in the 2015/2016 ENKOR Chamber Music Competition
• 2016 American Prize in Chamber Ensemble Performance

As an academic advisor and instructor, Benjamin emphasizes disciplined practice over innate talent in music career development, drawing from his summa cum laude undergraduate experience at UNC Charlotte where he pioneered the College of Arts + Architecture Honors Program. His performance pedagogy integrates orchestral precision with jazz improvisation techniques cultivated through extensive stage experience.

Benjamin co-founded the acclaimed Mirasol Quartet, which released the debut album 'Four x Four' following their competition triumphs, and maintains active performance commitments across classical and commercial music ensembles.