Vocal Arts Ensemble

Meet the Music Directorr

Benjamin Cohen is in his seventh season as music director of the Vocal Arts Ensemble.  In addition to his work with VAE and the A²SO, he has served as music director of the Zamir Chorale of Metropolitan Detroit and chorus master of the Plymouth Symphony.  He is a teacher of choir and drama at Greenhills School in Ann Arbor and composer for the stage; his works have been performed by professionals, children's groups and schools across the region.  He is the author and co-creator of Lay Your Comfort Down, originally performed as part of the Brown v Board commemoration at the Mendelssohn Theater, and is now, along with Jeff Kass, co-artistic director of Stage Write Productions.  His latest musical, Hercules Leaves His Mark, was premiered at Greenhills in March 2007.  Mr. Cohen holds degrees from Brandeis University and the University of Michigan.

email:  bcohen@vaeannarbor.org