Ben Siems is a composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Minneapolis, MN, and occasionally Tucson, AZ. His work spans a vast array of genres, including classical, avant garde/experimental, folk, blues, jazz, cinematic, and even alt-rock. He is a multiple award winner in the Song of the Year international song contest and has received over a dozen grants in support of his work from sources including the American Composers Forum and Meet the Composer, Inc.