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Ben Hanson is a K–12 music educator, pianist, tenor, conductor, curriculum specialist, and instructional leader based in the Minneapolis area. He is passionate about making the arts a driver of equity, creativity, and student engagement, and has spent more than a decade helping students and educators connect more deeply with music and learning.
Ben Hanson is a K–12 music educator, pianist, tenor, conductor, curriculum specialist, and instructional leader based in the Minneapolis area. He is passionate about making the arts a driver of equity, creativity, and student engagement, and has spent more than a decade helping students and educators connect more deeply with music and learning.
Ben currently teaches elementary general and vocal music at Palmer Lake Elementary School, part of Osseo Area Schools, where he is entering his 13th year in education. In addition to his classroom work, he serves as a team leader and curriculum specialist, providing instructional leadership for more than 60 arts specialists and over 20 elementary music educators across the district. He also partners with the district's equity leadership team to embed culturally responsive teaching practices into the arts curriculum.
Ben currently teaches elementary general and vocal music at Palmer Lake Elementary School, part of Osseo Area Schools, where he is entering his 13th year in education. In addition to his classroom work, he serves as a team leader and curriculum specialist, providing instructional leadership for more than 60 arts specialists and over 20 elementary music educators across the district. He also partners with the district's equity leadership team to embed culturally responsive teaching practices into the arts curriculum.
Throughout his career, Ben has designed and facilitated districtwide professional development, coached teachers across disciplines, and helped align curriculum with Minnesota academic standards and social-emotional learning goals. His approach combines data-informed decision-making, collaborative coaching, and a deep respect for every learner's voice.
Throughout his career, Ben has designed and facilitated districtwide professional development, coached teachers across disciplines, and helped align curriculum with Minnesota academic standards and social-emotional learning goals. His approach combines data-informed decision-making, collaborative coaching, and a deep respect for every learner's voice.
As an educator, Ben has taught K–12 vocal and classroom music at Zanewood Community School, South View Middle School, DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science, Moose Lake Community Schools, and Duluth Public Schools. He has also served as a choral clinician, Minnesota All-State sectional coach, and festival adjudicator, bringing his expertise and enthusiasm to students and educators throughout the state.
As an educator, Ben has taught K–12 vocal and classroom music at Zanewood Community School, South View Middle School, DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science, Moose Lake Community Schools, and Duluth Public Schools. He has also served as a choral clinician, Minnesota All-State sectional coach, and festival adjudicator, bringing his expertise and enthusiasm to students and educators throughout the state.
As a performer, Ben is an accomplished tenor and pianist who has received Superior ratings through the Minnesota Federation of Music Clubs festivals. He was selected to perform as a Tenor 2 with the Voctave Virtual Choir, appearing on The Corner of Broadway and Main Street, Vol. 2 and The Corner of Broadway and Main Street, Vol. 4, including the recording of "No One Mourns the Wicked." He is also an active church musician, serving as a pianist, keyboardist, and vocalist in a variety of worship settings. His performance experience extends to musical theatre, where he has served as music director and conductor for productions including Singin' in the Rain, Seussical the Musical, Fame, Little Shop of Horrors, A Chorus Line, Godspell, Giants in the Sky, Annie Jr., and Fame Jr.
As a performer, Ben is an accomplished tenor and pianist who has received Superior ratings through the Minnesota Federation of Music Clubs festivals. He was selected to perform as a Tenor 2 with the Voctave Virtual Choir, appearing on The Corner of Broadway and Main Street, Vol. 2 and The Corner of Broadway and Main Street, Vol. 4, including the recording of "No One Mourns the Wicked." He is also an active church musician, serving as a pianist, keyboardist, and vocalist in a variety of worship settings. His performance experience extends to musical theatre, where he has served as music director and conductor for productions including Singin' in the Rain, Seussical the Musical, Fame, Little Shop of Horrors, A Chorus Line, Godspell, Giants in the Sky, Annie Jr., and Fame Jr.
Born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Ben earned his Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music Education from The College of St. Scholastica and his Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction from Western Governors University.
Born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Ben earned his Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music Education from The College of St. Scholastica and his Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction from Western Governors University.
Ben is also the creator of Ben's Music Resources, where he designs engaging, standards-aligned instructional materials for elementary music educators. His resources focus on making music concepts accessible, interactive, and enjoyable while supporting high-quality classroom instruction.
Ben is also the creator of Ben's Music Resources, where he designs engaging, standards-aligned instructional materials for elementary music educators. His resources focus on making music concepts accessible, interactive, and enjoyable while supporting high-quality classroom instruction.
Ben believes that music education should be accessible, inclusive, and transformative. His classroom and leadership practices are guided by the belief that every child deserves opportunities to create, perform, and connect through the arts. Whether through curriculum design, teacher mentorship, professional learning, or cross-disciplinary collaboration, his work centers on helping both students and educators discover their authentic voices.
Ben believes that music education should be accessible, inclusive, and transformative. His classroom and leadership practices are guided by the belief that every child deserves opportunities to create, perform, and connect through the arts. Whether through curriculum design, teacher mentorship, professional learning, or cross-disciplinary collaboration, his work centers on helping both students and educators discover their authentic voices.
He is always eager to collaborate on projects that connect creativity, equity, and instructional excellence through curriculum development, professional learning, arts integration, and music education leadership.
He is always eager to collaborate on projects that connect creativity, equity, and instructional excellence through curriculum development, professional learning, arts integration, and music education leadership.
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