Ben Bergstrom with Minot Symphony Orchestra
~Bruch Violin Concerto~

Ben Bergstrom is a 15 year old sophomore at Devils Lake High School, and began studying violin with Richard Neukom at the age of five.

At the age of seven Ben had his first solo ‘gig’ and has loved performing ever since. He now studies with Dr. Jon Rumney at Minot State University.

Ben has always enjoyed listening to and playing music. He has participated in the North Dakota Orchestra Festival in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and has been selected to play in the UND Honor Orchestra, North Dakota All-State Orchestra, and Middle Level Honor Orchestra.

In 2009 Ben participated in and received 8 stars at state orchestra contest. He has attended International Music Camp where he was concertmaster; Dakota Chamber Music at Minot State University, Interlochen Arts Camp, and the Indiana University Jacob School of Music Summer Strings Academy.

Besides playing in orchestra Ben is involved in several small groups, including ‘Uncle Sam’s Good Time All American Family Fun Band’, a trio with Ben, his father and his brother. In December of 2007 ‘USGTAAFF Band’ won the Farmers Union “North Dakota’s Got Talent” competition playing a rendition of Mozart’s Turkish March arranged by Richard Neukom.

Ben was selected by audition to perform as the feature soloist in the Minot Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming family concert, and is very excited about this opportunity.

In addition to his violin studies, Ben is involved in speech, student congress, Devils Lake Community Orchestra, Devils Lake High School Orchestra, piano, church worship team, publications (school newspaper) and AWANA. He enjoys SCUBA diving and is a lifeguard.

Ben is the son of Renard and Candace Bergstrom. He has one older brother, Will, and a dog named Lucky.