Benjamin Claps

Low Brass Technician

Ben is currently a professional musician serving in the Northern Indiana and Chicagoland area. He has performed with River City Rhythm, Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps, Chromium Winds, Elevate Winds, The Pride of Mid-America Marching Band, and has been part of several state and national ensembles throughout high school and university studies where he marched in the Rose Parade in 2022, the Bands of America Honor Band, and the Macy’s Parade with the Spartans Alumni Corps in 2025. He received his Bachelors of General Music in 2026 from Ball State University where he was a Baritone Saxophone player in the Ball State Wind Ensemble. 

Currently, Ben performs professionally with the Naperville Winds on Saxophone, and the internationally acclaimed Chicago Brass Band on Tuba. Additionally, he works as a Sales Consultant at Men’s Wearhouse and specializes in formal menswear and suiting.