Benjamin Whitcomb, Cellist

10/13/2026

Do you love the cello? Are you considering studying music in college?

The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater provides numerous opportunities for playing & studying the cello. Plus, the college was recently ranked as the best college in Wisconsin for student experience.

Learn more: https://www.youhadmeatcello.com/uww-cello

10/09/2026

🎻 Practice Snacks Friday!

Ever sit down to practice and realize your mind is everywhere except your music?

In Episode 3, Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb talks about concentration and attention, and how being more mentally present can make your practice time more productive.

🎶 Because effective practice is not just about putting in the time. It’s about what you do with your attention while you’re there.

10/06/2026

🎻 The Whitewater Symphony Orchestra takes the stage this Sunday!

Join the Whitewater Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of live music featuring talented student musicians and the orchestra’s professional performing faculty.

📅 Sunday, October 11 | 3:00 PM
📍 Light Recital Hall, UW Whitewater

🎶 Come support these talented musicians and enjoy an afternoon of artistry, passion, and great music.

10/02/2026

🎻 Practice Snacks Friday!

Working on the same solo repertoire day after day can start to feel a little stale. So how do you keep making progress without burning out on the music?

In Episode 2, Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb shares tips for keeping your solo repertoire fresh, focused, and productive.

🎶A little food for thought for your next practice session.

10/01/2026

🎻 Experience The Spirit of Beethoven!

Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb joins the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Alexander Platt for an afternoon celebrating the music of Beethoven.

The concert features special guest soloists Yang Liu, violin; Dr. Olivia I Hsuan Tsai, piano; and Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb, cello.

📅 Sunday, October 11 | 4:00 PM
📍 Trapp Auditorium, Waukegan, IL

🎶 Come hear Beethoven’s music brought to life by the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and these featured soloists.

The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra presents The Spirit of Beethoven on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 4pm to 6pm at the Orlin D. Trapp Auditorium, located at 2325 Brookside Avenue on […]

09/30/2026

🎻🎹 Music as conversation.

It was a pleasure performing alongside violinist Leanne Kelso and pianist Diana Shapiro at UW Whitewater’s Light Recital Hall earlier this month.

Our program brought together two wonderfully contrasting works: Dvořák’s Dumky Trio and Paul Schoenfield’s Café Music for Piano Trio. From reflective folk inspired melodies to the energy of jazz and ragtime, the concert explored just how much three instruments can say to one another.

Thank you to the Royal Purple for capturing the performance and the idea of music as a conversation, complete with moments of agreement, contrast, and everything in between.

Read the full article on the Royal Purple website!

09/29/2026

🎻 Do you love the cello? Are you considering studying music in college? Whitewater music students experience a supportive culture in a passionate musical environment.

Why Whitewater?
✅ Top ranked music school in Wisconsin.
✅ UW-W Music Majors have won the Gaarder Award 19 times in last 30 years.
✅ Wall Street Journal ranks UWW as the best college for student experience in Wisconsin.

09/29/2026

Thank you UW-Whitewater Department of Music for interviewing me as part of Faculty Friday!

09/25/2026

🎻 Practice Snacks Friday!

In Episode 1, Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb talks sight reading and how you can get better at tackling music you’ve never seen before. 🎶👀

A few minutes of focused sight reading can make a big difference in your musicianship.

Watch Episode 1 and give it a try during your next practice session!

09/24/2026

🎶 Experience the artistry of UW-Whitewater’s talented music faculty at Music Mosaics: Faculty Showcase Recital!

🎻🎹🎺Enjoy an evening that brings together faculty performers from the UW-Whitewater Department of Music for a vibrant showcase of musical talent. From expressive melodies to dynamic performances, this recital celebrates the artistry, creativity, and musicianship of the faculty who inspire the next generation of musicians.

Join us for an evening of exceptional live music and discover the incredible talent right here at UW-Whitewater.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://plugin.vbotickets.com/v5.0/event.asp?eid=194734&s=de6ada5e-82f6-4649-b628-38cd142f680a