Ben Koch

Ben Koch is an educator, composer, arranger, and percussionist that has served as Director of Percussion at Hebron High School and its 3 cluster Middle Schools in Carrollton, TX since 2022 and as Co-Coordinator of Percussion at The Crossmen since 2027. Under his direction the Hebron drumline has received grand champion and best caption awards at Drumline contests around Texas. Additionally, the marching band has been named UIL state champion, BOA Super Regional and Regional champion, and a Grand National Bronze Medalist. The percussion ensembles at all 4 campuses have been recognized on both a state and national scale- Hebron won the International Percussion Ensemble Competition and North Texas Percussion Festival both hosted by PAS, as well as the TCU Percussion Festival the following spring. The Killian and Arbor Creek MS Percussion Ensembles have also won and medaled at the TCU Percussion Festival. During his tenure at Hebron, percussionists across the cluster have enjoyed performances at the Midwest Clinic, as TMEA honor bands, and are frequently Texas All-State musicians, DCI finalists, and performers at International Percussion Festivals/Competitions.

Mr. Koch holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of North Texas. As an undergraduate student, he performed in many of the University's premiere music ensembles and served on the educational staff for the Green Brigade Marching Band. His notable professors include Paul Rennick, Mark Ford, Christopher Deane, Ed Smith, Stockton Helbing, Dennis Fisher, and Nicholas Williams.

Mr. Koch has been involved in the Drum Corps International activity for over a decade. He performed with Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps and Santa Clara Vanguard. As a member at SCV he contributed to three consecutive Fred Sanford Best Percussion Awards, Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals, and served as section leader. Since aging out, he has served as a battery tech at Music City Drum and Bugle Corps (2020-2022), Madison Scouts (2022), and The Crossmen (2026), and is now excited to step into a leadership role with The Crossmen for 2027. He is an Innovative Percussion artist. His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association and the Percussive Arts Society.