Dr. Benjamin C. Helton is Assistant Professor of Music Education at Case Western Reserve University, Coordinator of Undergraduate Music Studies, and director of the Spartan Marching Band.
Dr. Helton’s primary research interests include arts education policy, music assessment, and music cognition. His research has been published in the Journal of Music Teacher Education, International Journal of Music Education, Contributions to Music Education, Arts Education Policy Review, and the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band book series. Dr. Helton has presented research clinics for local, national, and international conferences and regularly serves as guest conductor for local schools and groups, including regional high school band concerts and the Cleveland Pride Band. Dr. Helton is a staunch supporter of public education and arts education whose writings have been published in local and national media.