Music for your Special Event

Ben Schenstead has entertained at countless special events in Saskatchewan and beyond. Corporate clients include PCS Cory, City of Saskatoon Visitor & Convention Bureau, Sask Trial Lawyers Association, Cameco, Sask Economic Developers Association, and many more. Conferences have included Literacy for Life, Foodbank Lecture Series University of Regina, Hawai'i International Conference on Arts and Humanities, and many others. Ben has also given memorable performances at the Ness Creek Festival, and has performed with various groups at the SaskTel Jazz Festival.

Ben can perform as a guitar soloist, or with a hand-percussionist to provide additional visual and rhythmic appeal. If you are looking for a jazz/Latin trio, Ben is also able to provide this service.

Whether it is a large event or a smaller intimate one, Ben Schenstead's fingerstyle guitar stylings have consistently added ambience and flair, enhancing people's enjoyment and mood. The music ranges from light classical pieces through jazz standards and Latin pieces with colouful rhythms and melodies. We can also tailor the music to your preferences, and can take your musical requests. Why not contact Ben for your next event?

Testimonials:

"Your music definitely created an atmosphere that added to the success of the event...thank you for your very professional and enjoyable services."

I. Kelsey, Director of Marketing, Saskatoon Visitor & Convention Bureau

Thank you for the lovely job you did Friday, May 4. You are a very excellent guitarist and certainly your piano abilities are better than you led us to believe. Shoud I need a guitarist/pianist in the future, i would not hesitate to call upon you again."

-Y. Mork, Silver Saskatchewan Seminar, College of Commerce, U of S

Services:

Live Appearances | Please contact us for rates and info
Ben Schenstead will appear live for a wide range of functions or gatherings. Conferences, conventions, festivals big and small, art gallery events, year-end socials, weddings, reunions and other events are all very welcome.

Arranging & Recording | Please contact us for details
Ben is available to consult on a variety of musical situations, including arranging for solo guitar or ensemble, notation of songs for copyright or archival reasons, and recording soloists or small ensembles.

Session Player | Please contact us for your next musical project
Ben's guitar playing can be found on many CD's, television documentaries, commercials, and other projects. Ben "One-take" Schenstead is able to play in many different styles to enhance your next project.



Some Recent Appearances:

March 19, 2011
Guest Appearance with the Amati String Quartet, Convocation Hall, U of Sask.

May 3, 2010
Literacy Conference, TCU Place, Saskatoon

March 28, 2010
Fine Arts Concert Series Recital, U of Regina, Riddell Centre Theatre
2:00 PM

March 24, 2010
Nourishing Thoughts @ the FoodBank Lecture/Presentation, sponsored by Centre for Continuing Education, U of R

March 28, 2009
Guest Appearance with the Amati String Quartet, Convocation Hall, U of Sask.

March 12, 2009
Art Gallery Performance (showcasing works of Karen Holden), Saskatoon Public Library Art Gallery


Upcoming Appearances:

Dec 15, 2011
Private event: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Adam Ballroom, Delta Bessborough