Euphoniumist Robert Benton moves and entertains audiences with his clear musical communication, lyricism, technical mastery, and a fun, engaging presence on stage. He has honed these skills over the years through myriad professional performing experiences all around the world, from recitals in Austria to concerts with the Detroit Symphony; from Brass Bands in Nebraska to Wind Bands in Beijing; from competitions in Korea to concerti in Madrid. When not performing, Benton keeps busy commissioning and recording new pieces for the euphonium. He has commissioned over a dozen works by composers such as Joel Puckett, Ricardo Lorenz, Steven Bryant, and Peter Meechan. Robert has recorded three CDs which feature these composers and others. His other major creative activity is working on his vocalise project–which includes published editions of Rossini bel canto vocalises as well as 20th-century French and Italian vocalises.