Benjamin Dawson Benjamin Dawson Abingdon Dr. Benjamin Dawson is a composer, theorist, and educator based in Atlanta, GA. Although Dawson has written music for a diverse range of ensembles, much of his compositional output and passion lies in the choral field, having composed for SATB, TTBB, SSA and Children’s Choir. On the instrumental side of things, Dawson is a frequent arranger/orchestrator for Symphony of the Mountains (TN), having completed over thirty projects in that capacity. Additionally, Dawson has a vested interest in music for the screen, having composed over two dozen independent film scores. His most recent soundtrack was for the independent Christian feature film “Royal Ashes.” As an educator, Dawson serves as Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Morehouse College, where he teaches theory, sight singing and ear training, and music appreciation. He remains active as a freelance violinist and clinician. As a researcher, Dawson has a particular interest in Bluegrass as well as the Film Music of Randy Newman. Dawson holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Georgia. Benjamin Dawson’s tracks Quiet Holler by Benjamin Dawson published on 2026-04-14T17:24:33Z Front Porch by Benjamin Dawson published on 2026-04-14T17:24:33Z Mountain Wedding by Benjamin Dawson published on 2026-04-14T17:24:33Z Leaving Home by Benjamin Dawson published on 2025-08-19T18:57:16Z Fender Bender by Benjamin Dawson published on 2025-08-19T18:57:15Z Stuff I Gotta Do by Benjamin Dawson published on 2025-08-19T18:57:15Z Dancing Under Rainbows by Benjamin Dawson published on 2025-08-19T18:57:15Z Where's Kevin- by Benjamin Dawson published on 2025-08-19T18:57:15Z Main Title by Benjamin Dawson published on 2025-08-19T18:57:15Z 01 Funk and Sprite by Benjamin Dawson published on 2025-06-12T21:37:12Z
