Our Instructors

Cello Instructor

Ben Goheen

Ben Goheen holds his Masters degree in cello performance from UBC, where he studied with Eric Wilson. While attending the university, he held the principal cello position for the symphony's many concerts. He has enjoyed performing with several other symphonies in the Lower Mainland, including: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra, Prince George Symphony, BC Chamber Orchestra, Kamloops Symphony, Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra and Canada West Chamber Orchestra. He also loves performing with a wide variety of small chamber ensembles, and, as a solo performer he enjoys in-studio and concert sessions.

In addition to performing, Ben is also the conductor of Surrey Symphony Society's Intermediate Orchestra and, with over a decade of teaching experience, he enjoys a full schedule of music students throughout the week. When Ben is not teaching or performing, he loves spending time in the garden or doing just about anything with his wife and three kids.