Benjamin Cline, cellist and gambist, has performed in the United Stated, Europe, and Asia. He has appeared as soloist with several orchestras, including the Kaohsuing City Symphony Orchestra in Taiwan, was featured in performance on Public Radio’s WXXI “Live from Hochstein” in Rochester, and has collaborated with many noted musicians, including Sharon Stanis, Ingrid Matthews, Yumi Hwang-Williams, Theodor Kuchar, Tali Morgulis, and the Russian String Orchestra. A highly versatile musician, he has performed as recitalist, soloist, orchestral principal, and chamber musician. His repertoire is equally diverse, spanning from 16th century works for gamba to 21st century electroacoustic works for cello.

Mr. Cline teaches at Fort Hays State University as Professor of Cello and Bass, Music Director of the Hays Symphony, and also serves as the Chair of Music and Theatre Programs. He studied with Alan Harris at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Jim Fittz at the University of Northern Colorado. Master classes and additional studies were undertaken with Norman Fischer, Gordon Epperson, Anne Epperson, and members of the Cleveland and Julliard String Quartets.