About Ben Schwarberg

Native to Springfield, Illinois, Ben Schwarberg is a contemporary composer, bassoonist, and pianist studying Music Composition at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. He seeks to evoke intense emotions and convey a clear narrative through his music, which blends elements of leitmotif, minimalism, and Romanticism. Samples of his scores can be found on this website, while the full editions may be purchased via email.

“I am of the firm opinion that music is a language capable of communicating things that are impossible to articulate with words: for me, feelings and emotions can be difficult to explain effectively, and music helps me achieve that in a way that feels more authentic to my true self than words ever could.”